Obey or Resign- President Ruto Issues Ultimatum to 34 CEOs Over Non-Compliance
President William Ruto has issued a stern warning to 34 Chief Executive Officers of government agencies for failing to digitize their operations via the e-Citizen platform. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and streamline government services.
During the first anniversary event of the e-Citizen Directorate in Nairobi, the president publicly named the CEOs and gave them a one-week ultimatum to comply. He threatened serious consequences, including dismissal, for non-compliance.
The president criticized the agencies for ignoring a direct order and engaging in questionable practices to solicit funds.
“These organizations have not adhered to my directive requiring all services and revenue payments to be integrated into the e-Citizen platform. This system ensures that the Treasury can monitor government revenue collections. They have one week to comply, or they can find the door—it’s that straightforward,” Ruto stated.
Additionally, Ruto called out state agencies already on the e-Citizen platform but using alternative payment methods to siphon funds. He demanded a detailed report on such practices within three days.
“We still have agencies that, despite being on the platform, occasionally revert to dubious payment methods involving certain banks,” Ruto warned. “I expect a comprehensive record from the past three months of such instances on my desk within three days.”
The president reaffirmed his commitment to fostering transparency and integrity in government operations.
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“During my campaign, I promised a government where there would be no money to steal. Digitization is key to achieving this by linking service delivery with revenue collection,” Ruto emphasized.
Below is a list of the 34 agencies flagged for non-compliance with the digitization directive:
- National Cancer Institute of Kenya
- Kenya Hospital Authority Trust Fund
- Kenya Nutritionist and Dietician Institute
- Health Records and Information Managers Board
- National Syndemic Disease Control Council
- Occupation Therapy Council of Kenya
- Digital Health Authority
- Kenya Biovax Institute Limited
- Kenya National Public Health Institute
- Kenya Health Human Resource Authority
- Kenya Water Institute
- Tanathi Water Works Development Agency
- Water Sector Trust Fund
- Kenya Engineering Technology Registration Board
- Kenya Ports Authority
- Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA)
- Private Security Regulatory Authority
- Nairobi International Financial Center
- Kenya Re-insurance Corporation
- Financial Reporting Centre
- Kenya Institute of Supplies Management
- Consolidated Bank of Kenya
- Development Bank of Kenya
- Kenya Accountancies and Secretaries National Examination Board
- Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya
- Institute of Certified Secretaries
- Energy and Petroleum Regulation Authority
- Kenya Power Company Limited
- Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation
- Geothermal Development Company
- Kenya Petroleum Refineries Limited
- National Defence University
- Kenya Space Agency
- Kenya Shipyard Limited
Obey or Resign- President Ruto Issues Ultimatum to 34 CEOs Over Non-Compliance
