The High Court has declared the government’s directive requiring parents to pay school fees through eCitizen unconstitutional. Justice Chacha Mwita quashed the January 2024 circular issued by former Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang, citing a lack of public participation and stakeholder engagement.
The court also ruled that the Sh50 convenience fee imposed on transactions had no legal basis, calling it an unjustified double charge. Justice Mwita criticized the government for mandating the use of a platform while forcing citizens to pay to sustain it. The case was filed by Nakuru-based surgeon Dr. Magare Gikenyi, who argued that the directive lacked legal backing and disproportionately affected parents without internet access.
