The Kenyan government has mandated anti-corruption policies requiring public and private institutions to establish procedures for addressing graft allegations, following guidelines issued by Attorney General Kihara Kariuki in 2021.
Kariuki emphasized protections for individuals reporting corruption, stating that retaliation through demotion, dismissal, or harassment could result in fines up to Ksh1 million or one year in prison. The Bribery Act 2016 mandates organizations to publish anti-bribery frameworks, with non-compliance constituting an offense.
State officers and private sector leaders must report suspected corruption within 24 hours, per the guidelines. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) will assist entities in developing compliance documents, which will serve as binding references for handling corruption cases.
The measures were announced amid a 2021 event where Kariuki and Interior CS Fred Matiang'i prayed with the family of the Kianjokoma brothers, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat systemic graft.
