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April 9, 2026
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Kakamega leads in bribery cases with Sh79,305 average – survey

Kakamega leads in bribery cases with Sh79,305 average – survey

The survey highlights stark regional disparities in corruption, with West Pokot ranking a distant second at Sh16,400, followed by Isiolo (Sh13,912), Vihiga (Sh12,309), and Garissa (Sh12,297). Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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A new survey reveals that Kakamega County recorded the highest average bribe in Kenya at Sh79,305, highlighting significant regional disparities in corruption.

  • The Kenya National Gender and Corruption Survey 2025, released by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), found that magistrates had the highest average bribe among institutions at Sh164,367.
  • Older Kenyans, particularly those aged over 65, reported paying significantly higher bribes (Sh30,027 average) compared to younger demographics.
  • Despite lower average bribe amounts, police officers were most frequently cited in corruption encounters (35.5%).

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