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State to abolish cash payments in ministries soon, says Deputy President William Ruto

Deputy President William Ruto has said the Government will soon abolish cash payments in government ministries and institutions and instead adopt electronic money transfer and other digital forms.

Ruto said 94 per cent of government transactions were still conducted through cash payments, noting they will soon stop accepting cash but rather opt for other electronic transactions such as mobile services and credit cards.

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