Travizory Border Security SA, a Switzerland-based firm contracted by President William Ruto’s administration to collect the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) fee, has denied claims of holding the collected money.
ETA was introduced in January 2024 after President Ruto abolished the visa requirements for all travelers into the country.
Between August 2024 and February 2025, it is alleged that Travizory collected KSh 6.5 billion from the new visa programme and deposited it in a Swiss account. From the amount, it was reported that the firm received KSh 1.5 billion in payments.
Reacting to the reports, Travizory said it does not hold any money belonging to the Government of Kenya collected from ETA.
"Travizory does not hold any funds belonging to the Government of Kenya in Switzerland or elsewhere. All funds collected by Travizory, apart from revenues for services lawfully rendered, have been duly remitted to the Government of Kenya," said Travizory.
