Kenyans can access thousands of government services online through the eCitizen platform, reducing the need to visit government offices to make applications, submit documents and make payments.
The official eCitizen platform currently lists more than 16,000 government services from over 100 ministries, counties, departments and agencies.
The platform has become a central point for accessing government services, with different agencies providing their services through the same eCitizen account.
Passport Services
Kenyans can use eCitizen to apply for, renew or replace their passports.
The Directorate of Immigration allows applicants to complete the passport application and payment process online before printing the required documents for subsequent processing.
Other immigration services available online include temporary permits, student passes, special passes, dependant passes, work permits and other immigration-related applications.
NTSA Services
Motorists can also access National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) services through eCitizen.
Among the services available online are:
- Provisional Driving Licence applications
- Driving test booking
- Driving licence renewal
- Duplicate driving licence applications
- Driving class endorsements
- Other driver and motor vehicle services
NTSA says users can access its services using their eCitizen accounts.
Birth and Death Certificates
The Civil Registration Services has also moved several services online.
Kenyans can apply for birth certificates, late birth certificates, death certificates and replacement death certificates through the platform.
The department also provides services for changing particulars and registering births of Kenyan citizens occurring abroad.
Applicants can make payments online and, depending on the service, print the resulting application documents and proceed with the required processing.
National ID Services
The National Registration Bureau (NRB) provides several identification-related services through eCitizen.
These include:
- Change of particulars
- Duplicate identity card applications
- Registration of people not previously registered
- Identification reports and printouts
- Civil servants’ identity card services
The NRB says its online services are designed to make identification services more accessible to citizens.
Business Registration Services
Entrepreneurs can access the Business Registration Service (BRS) through eCitizen.
The platform allows users to apply for business-related services, make payments and download outputs generated from completed applications.
BRS oversees services associated with the Companies Registry, Collateral Registry, Insolvency Registry and Hire Purchase Registry.
This makes eCitizen particularly useful for Kenyans starting or managing businesses.
Marriage Services
The Registrar of Marriages also provides online services through eCitizen.
Applicants can access marriage-related services and make payments through their eCitizen accounts.
KRA and Tax Services
Kenyans can also access several Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) services through the government’s digital service ecosystem.
Taxpayers can access services relating to their KRA PIN, tax returns, payments and other tax obligations online.
This has made it possible for many taxpayers to complete routine tax-related transactions without physically visiting KRA offices.
Other Government Services
The eCitizen platform covers services from a wide range of government institutions.
These include services relating to:
- Immigration
- Transport
- Civil registration
- Identification
- Business registration
- Education
- Wildlife
- Forestry
- Foreign affairs
- Professional and regulatory bodies
- Government publications
- Various licensing and registration services
For example, the Kenya Wildlife Service provides online services through eCitizen, while the Kenya Forest Service also allows users to apply for and pay for services online.
Professional regulatory agencies have also integrated their services into the platform. The Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board, for example, provides applications for professional registration, licence renewals, examinations and other regulatory services through eCitizen.
How to Access eCitizen Services in 2026
To access government services online, Kenyans generally need an eCitizen account.
The basic process is:
- Visit the official eCitizen platform.
- Create an account if you do not already have one.
- Log in using your eCitizen credentials.
- Search for the government agency or service you need.
- Select the relevant service.
- Fill in the required application details.
- Upload documents where required.
- Pay the applicable government fee using the available payment options.
- Download or print the resulting document where applicable.
Different government agencies may have additional requirements, and some applications may still require the applicant to appear physically for verification, biometrics or collection of documents.
eCitizen Digital ID
The government has also introduced Digital ID as part of its efforts to strengthen digital access to government services.
The official Digital ID platform provides a process through the eCitizen app that includes account access and fingerprint verification.
Why eCitizen Is Important
The expansion of eCitizen services has changed how Kenyans interact with government agencies.
Instead of making multiple visits to different government offices, citizens can increasingly start applications, make payments and track or download documents through one digital platform.
However, users should always confirm the requirements and fees displayed on the official eCitizen service page before making payments.
Kenyans should also be cautious of individuals or websites claiming to offer government services outside the official eCitizen system.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is eCitizen Kenya?
eCitizen is the government’s digital platform for accessing services from ministries, counties, departments and agencies.
How many services are available on eCitizen in 2026?
The official eCitizen platform currently advertises more than 16,000 services from over 100 government entities.
Can I apply for a passport through eCitizen?
Yes. Passport applications, renewals and replacements can be initiated and paid for online through the Directorate of Immigration’s eCitizen services.
Can I access NTSA services through eCitizen?
Yes. NTSA services, including driving licence and driving test-related services, are available through eCitizen.
Can I apply for a birth certificate online?
Yes. Civil Registration Services provides online birth and death registration and certificate services through eCitizen.
Is eCitizen available on mobile?
Yes. The government also provides the eCitizen Gava Mkononi app, which allows users to access their eCitizen account and digital services.
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