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eCitizen

About this app

eCitizen is an online platform that provides government services and information to citizens of Kenya. It is a one-stop portal that allows individuals to access a wide range of government services and complete various transactions online.

eCitizen was launched by the Kenyan government in 2014 as part of its efforts to digitize public services and make them more accessible to citizens. The platform aims to streamline service delivery, reduce bureaucracy, and enhance efficiency in the delivery of government services.

eCitizen initiatives aim to enhance the quality of government services. Online platforms can offer personalized experiences, provide relevant information, and guide citizens through complex processes. Citizens can access up-to-date information, track the progress of their applications, and receive notifications and alerts regarding important updates. Improved service quality leads to greater citizen satisfaction and trust in government institutions.

Through the eCitizen portal, users can access services from different government agencies such as the Directorate of Immigration and Registration of Persons, the National Transport and Safety Authority, the Ministry of Lands, among others. Some of the services available on eCitizen include applying for passports, driver's licenses, birth certificates, national identification cards (IDs), business registration, and filing tax returns.

To use eCitizen, individuals need to create an account on the platform and provide their personal details. They can then log in and access the various services available. Payments for services can be made online using various payment methods such as credit/debit cards, mobile money, or bank transfers.

eCitizen has significantly simplified the process of accessing government services in Kenya. It has reduced the need for physical visits to government offices, saving time and effort for citizens. The platform has been successful in promoting transparency and accountability in service delivery and has contributed to the digital transformation of the Kenyan government.

The future of electronic citizen services is poised for significant growth and transformation. As governments around the world embrace digitalization, the concept of eCitizen is evolving to encompass a wide range of online services and interactions between citizens and government entities.

Ratings and reviews

The onboarding was lengthy but was really impressed with how they managed to scan fingerprint 🫆 using phone camera. The issue is the validation process is slow. Finished the onboarding process and was told I'm being verified but when I logged in again, it says I restart the whole process. Ain't going through all that hassle again for nothing.

During the onboarding process (creating a digital ID), the app captures all biometrics. However, it keeps prompting users with: “We are currently processing your details. We will notify you when your digital ID is ready.” There is no further response via text, email, or through the app. It seems the app is still under development.

Even banking apps don't ask for so much details to just log in, eish!! unistalled. easier to use the web page which beats the whole purpose of an app.

What’s new

Perfomance optimization and general improvements