James Ayugi is a Kenyan technology entrepreneur and software developer whose name is closely associated with eCitizen, the government platform that has changed how Kenyans access public services online. He is the founder of Webmasters Kenya, the technology company that developed the software behind the platform. His technology journey, however, was not always clear-cut. Before
The World Bank has banned Webmasters Kenya Limited and its founder and chief executive officer, James Ayugi, from participating in World Bank-funded projects for at least five years over fraudulent and obstructive practices linked to a project in Somalia. The ban took effect on June 8, 2026, and will run until at least June 7,