Tuesday, August 5, 2025 - A new report has revealed the most corrupt public institutions in Kenya, with the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) topping the list where bribes average a staggering Ksh200,000.
The 2024 National Ethics and Corruption Survey (NECS) by the
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) highlights KWS as the institution
with the highest average bribe, accounting for 35.73% of all reported bribes
value nationwide.
Following KWS is the National Social Security Fund (NSSF),
where Kenyans reported an average bribe of Ksh47,129, and the National
Treasury’s Pensions Department, with bribes averaging Ksh40,000.
Despite a national drop in the average bribe from Ksh11,625
in 2023 to Ksh4,878 in 2024, corruption remains deeply rooted in these key
institutions.
Other institutions flagged include the Judiciary (Ksh30,000
average), and County Physical Planning Departments (Ksh23,279).
The survey found that 43.3% of respondents paid bribes to
access public services, while 23.3% said it was the only way to get help.
The top issues affecting Kenyans were identified as
unemployment (49.1%), corruption (44.6%), poverty (32.3%), and high cost of
living (29.9%).
Police officers, National Registration Bureau officials,
healthcare workers, land registry, and immigration officers were named among
the top bribe recipients.
The report underscores the urgent need for systemic reforms
to curb bribery and restore public trust in government institutions.
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