Govt Orders UoN Students To Pay For Meals Via eCitizen: How It Works

UoN administration instructed twelve kitchens in the institution to comply with the new changes in line with President William Ruto's directive to have all government services consolidated into one platform.

Marvin Chege Marvin Chege
Feb 6, 2024 - 17:52 Updated: Feb 6, 2024 - 17:53
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Govt Orders UoN Students To Pay For Meals Via eCitizen: How It Works
Main entrance to the University of Nairobi campus. /PEOPLE DAILY

The University of Nairobi (UoN) on Tuesday, February 6 directed all its students to pay for their meals through the government's eCitizen platform.

In a notice, the UoN administration instructed twelve kitchens in the institution to comply with the new changes in line with President William Ruto's directive to have all government services consolidated into one platform.

“The Kenyan Government has mandated that all payments to the University of Nairobi be made via the E-Citizen platform. Complying with this directive, the university has established the required systems to enable clients to make payments through E-Citizen. To pay for services, please follow the instructions provided below,” the memo read in part.

A screenshot of the e-Citizen platform. /FILE

This move aims to streamline payment processes and enhance efficiency within the university's dining facilities.

This directive will thus affect both students and staff members purchasing meals from the campus kitchens. Consequently, they are urged to familiarize themselves with the eCitizen platform to ensure a seamless transition.

How To Pay For UoN Meals Through eCitizen

To pay for meals within the university through the government platform, follow the instructions below:

  • Go to your M-PESA
  • Select ‘Lipa na M-PESA’
  • Enter Pay Bill Business Number: 222222
  • Enter the Account Number: Outlet/Live identifier in capital letters followed by a hyphen and your name (Example: NUK1-name).
  • Enter Amount
  • Enter M-PESA PIN
  • Click Okay to pay

Below is a list of Outlet/Live Identifiers (in italics) for different kitchens at the University of Nairobi:

  • Kitchen One, Next to Students’ Clinic: NUK1
  • Women’s Hall Kitchen, ‘Box’ next to Nairobi Primary School: NUWK
  • Mamlaka Kitchen, Along Mamlaka Road: NUMK
  • Chiromo Kitchen, Chiromo Campus: NUCK
  • Parklands Kitchen, Parklands Campus: NUPK
  • Lower Kabete Kitchen, Lower Kabete Campus: NULK
  • Upper Kabete Kitchen, Upper Kabete Campus: NUUK
  • Kikuyu Kitchen, Kikuyu Campus: NUKK
  • Kenya Science Kitchen, Kenya Science Campus: NUKS
  • Kenyatta Medical School Kitchen, KNH Campus: NUMS
  • Comcare Cafe, KNH Campus: NUCC
  • Central Catering Unit, Main Campus/ Next to the Graduation Square: NCCU

The directive comes hours after the government directed all parents with learners in National High Schools to pay fees via the eCitizen platform.

On Monday, the government through Immigration Principal Secretary Julius Bitok on Monday, February 5 revealed that more schools will be included in the plan.

"To ensure a smooth rollout, the new payment system will be implemented in phases beginning with National schools and subsequently extending to Extra County and County schools," PS Bitok stated.

Since the Presidential directive took effect, over 14,000 government services are currently accessible and payable on eCitizen, and daily revenue collection has risen to an average of Ksh300 million per day in November.

Immigration and Citizen Services PS Julius Bitok speaking as he displays a copy of a booklet on Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Digital ID to the media at the Nairobi Serena Hotel. Looking on is Amnesty International Kenya Executive Director Irungu Houghton. /JULIUS BITOK