World Bank bans eCitizen-linked Webmasters for 5 years over Somalia contracts
The World Bank has barred Webmasters Kenya Ltd and its chief executive officer James Ayugi from participating in World Bank-financed projects for a minimum of five years after finding them liable for fraudulent and obstructive practices linked to contracts in Somalia. The sanction has drawn attention in Kenya because Webmasters Kenya is associated with the […]
The World Bank has imposed a five-year ban on Webmasters Kenya Ltd and its CEO James Ayugi for engaging in fraudulent and obstructive practices related to contracts in Somalia. The sanction targets the company's involvement in two World Bank-financed projects: the Somali Core Economic Institutions and Opportunities Project (SCORE) and the Somalia Capacity Advancement, Livelihoods and Entrepreneurship through Digital Uplift Project (SCALED-UP).
The decision, issued on June 8, 2026, does not directly address the eCitizen digital services platform but is linked to the company's role in these projects. The allegations include misrepresenting the availability of key experts and obstructing the World Bank's inspection and audit rights.
Brief written by urgent.news from People Daily Kenya's own syndicated text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
