Report ranks Kenya's corruption fight among the worst globally
A new report ranks Kenya's corruption fight among the worst globally, with the country scoring 30 out of 100 in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released on Tuesday...
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A new report reveals Kenya's fight against corruption is among the worst globally, with the country scoring 30 out of 100 in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). This drop from 32 points last year ranks Kenya 130th out of 182 countries, attributed to withdrawals of high-profile cases and weak prosecution.
- Kenya's score has stagnated between 25 and 33 over the past 13 years despite reforms.
- Transparency International Kenya (TI-Kenya)'s executive director, Sheila Masinde, noted that corruption has permeated all levels of society, undermining democracy.
- The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) reported recovering Ksh 3.4 billion out of Ksh 22.9 billion in suspected graft proceeds in the financial year ending June 2025.
- In September 2025, the High Court overturned the withdrawal of corruption charges against Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya.
- Denmark topped the index with 89 points, while Rwanda led East Africa with 58 points.
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EACC Takes Action on Officials as Report Ranks Kenya's Corruption Fight Poorly - February 2026
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