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August 5, 2025
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Bribe demands nearly half as frequent in Makueni compared to Kwale: EACC

Bribe demands nearly half as frequent in Makueni compared to Kwale: EACC

Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) listed Kwale and Kilifi at the top of the chart among counties where officials were more than likely to demand bribes with an incidence index of 1.09 and 1.03 times respectively. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co...

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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.

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