Kenya Under Fire Over Sh6.5 Billion E-Visa Revenues Held in Swiss Accounts

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The Kenyan government is facing growing scrutiny following revelations that Sh6.5 billion collected through the country’s e-visa system was held in a Swiss bank account, bypassing the Constitutionally mandated Consolidated Fund. Between August 2024 and February 2025, Swiss firm Travizory Border Security SA managed Kenya’s e-visa platform, collecting visa fees from t.......

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