Tuesday, August 5, 2025 - The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has revealed that residents of Uasin Gishu County paid the highest average bribes in the country in 2024, with an average of Ksh 25,873.
According to the newly released survey, Baringo County
followed closely with an average bribe of Ksh 16,156.
Other counties in the top ten include Embu (Ksh 12,878),
Homa Bay (Ksh 12,381), Bomet (Ksh 11,650), Kakamega (Ksh 10,013), Tana River
(Ksh 9,582), Kiambu (Ksh 7,982), Nyamira (Ksh 7,748), and Wajir (Ksh 7,275).
In stark contrast, the counties with the lowest reported
bribe payments were Isiolo (Ksh 323), Marsabit (Ksh 700), and Turkana (Ksh
895).
Mid-range Counties included Nairobi (Ksh 4,718), Narok (Ksh
4,010), Tharaka Nithi (Ksh 3,722), Nyeri (Ksh 3,678), and Siaya (Ksh 3,454).
The EACC noted that the findings highlight significant
disparities in bribery practices across the country, with some counties
recording average bribe amounts nearly 80 times higher than others.
The commission emphasized the need for targeted
anti-corruption efforts, especially in regions where the problem appears most
severe.
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