bribery in kenya Stories

Report reveals 40 per cent of all bribes in Kenya are paid to police officers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 17, 2025

The aggregate bribery index placed police at the top with a score of 84, far above land services (45) and motor vehicle licensing (43.7).

Sh3 billion collected in traffic bribes every month - EACC
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 02, 2025

EACC boss described what is commonly referred to as petty corruption as a major threat to the country’s well-being, warning that the widespread practi...

Three police officers arrested in Nairobi CBD after collecting Sh48,000 bribe in two hours
Amina Wako  |  Feb 14, 2025

The officers, identified as Corporal Oscar Serem Biwott, Constable Simon Kiplagat Nyunyutik, and Constable Edwin Benedict Mubweka, were caught red-han...

Huduma centres, lands offices, and county hospitals top list of corrupt public institutions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 29, 2025

The Ministry of Lands emerged the most corrupt institution, with 27.9 per cent of respondents reporting bribery.

Kenyans paid average bribe of Sh11,625 in 2023 - EACC report
Amina Wako  |  Mar 27, 2024

Shockingly, individuals seeking employment reported paying a staggering amount of Sh163,260 on average in bribes.

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