eCitizen is the Kenyan Government one one-stop shop for all services. The government provides a series of services through eCitizen. These services would include the application of passports, transfer of vehicles, application of police clearance and so many more. For one to apply these services on eCitizen they need an account. In this article, we are focusing on how to Register an eCitizen account online for free.
The system allows individuals to make thousands of applications and pay through the government Paybill 222222 then wait for them to be processed. The process is not hard as long as you understand how to navigate the internet on your own. An eCitizen account can be registered even through the phone and doesn’t require a PC to do so. There are requirements to have before signing up or creating an eCitizen account online
Requirements to Register an eCitizen Account
The process of registering an eCitizen account is as easy as ABC. The process requires you to have the details or information outlined below. These will make it easier to register the account since you already have the requirements with you.
- An active phone number preferably Sagaricom Number
- An active and working email address of the person registering the account
- The password for the eCitizen account should be at least 8 characters long, and include at least 1 uppercase letter, 1 small letter, 1 symbol, and some numbers. Make sure the password is 8 characters in length or more
- A passport photo (any photo of you facing the camera)
- An active internet connection
How to register an eCitizen Account
The procedure outlined below allows you to sign up for an eCitizen account. The process isn’t hard as it doesn’t require complicated information. The only attachment required is the photo to be uploaded online. Just follow the procedure keenly and once done you will access the said service.
- Open your Browser on PC or Smartphone
- In the address bar type in the eCitizen website i.e. eCitizen.go.ke or simply click on https://accounts.ecitizen.go.ke
- Once the account page is loaded, click on Create an Account
- Select the type of individual signing up. This includes Citizens (for Kenyans), Diplomat, Residents etc)
- Select Citizen and proceed to the next page.
- Enter your ID number and the first name on the ID. Also, enter the year of birth then click on Validate and click Next
- Once validated click on Next and enter the phone number and email address and click Next. An OTP is sent both to the phone number and entered. Key in the OTP to proceed to the next
- Set the password as explained above.
- Upload the photo then agree to the terms and conditions and click on Register
- Your eCitizen account is now registered.
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