A new report by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) reveals that Makueni County has the lowest likelihood of bribery demands from its officials, at just 0.61 times. In contrast, Kwale and Kilifi top the list for frequent bribe demands.

• The 2024 National Ethics and Corruption Survey (NECS) found that Elgeyo-Marakwet, Marsabit, and Wajir had a 100 percent rate of bribe payments when solicited.
• The average bribe paid nationally decreased to Sh4,878 from Sh11,625 in 2023.
• Police, KRA officers, and chiefs were identified as the groups most frequently implicated in bribery.

A recent report by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has identified several professions in Kenya as the most prone to receiving bribes. The National Ethics and Corruption Survey 2024 revealed that police officers, National Registration Bureau officers, and medical officers are among the top recipients.

• Police officers were identified as the most frequent bribe receivers at 29.93 percent, followed by National Registration Bureau officers at 19.7 percent.
• The survey found that 75.6 percent of respondents paid bribes before receiving services, and the majority, 72.5 percent, were dissatisfied with the services after paying.
• The proportion of respondents asked to pay a bribe increased from 17.7 percent in 2023 to 25.4 percent in 2024.

A new EACC report reveals that while Kenya's national average bribe dropped to Sh4,878 in 2024 from Sh11,625 in 2023, some agencies demand significantly higher amounts, with Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) topping the list at an average of Sh200,000.

• The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)'s 2024 National Ethics and Corruption Survey (NECS) identified KWS with the highest average bribe demand at Sh200,000.
• Police officers remain the most bribery-prone public servants, accounting for 28 percent of reported cases, followed by Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) officers at 17 percent.
• The highest single bribes were linked to County Executive jobs (Sh243,651) and National Government Tenders (Sh100,000).

A recent report by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) highlights the institutions where Kenyans are most likely to pay the highest bribes, with the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) topping the list. Despite a drop in the national average bribe, corruption remains deeply entrenched in several key public bodies.

• The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) recorded the highest average bribe payment at Ksh200,000, accounting for 35.73 percent of all reported bribes.
• The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and the Pensions Department under the National Treasury followed with average bribes of Ksh47,129 and Ksh40,000, respectively.
• The National Ethics and Corruption Survey (NECS) 2024 revealed that 43.3 percent of respondents paid bribes to access public services, with police officers, National Registration Bureau officers, and medical officers identified as top recipients.