This archive report was first published on 20 November 2019.
Published on November 20, 2019, a corruption survey has shed light on the persistent problem of corruption in Kenya. The police have been ranked as the most corrupt institution, a position they have held for several years despite efforts to reform the service.
While there has been a slight decrease in corruption cases, from 64.7% to 47.5%, the problem remains widespread. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has named several ministries and departments as being corrupt, including the Health ministry, Agriculture ministry, and departments of Lands, Transport and Infrastructure, Education, Devolution, National Treasury, and Energy.
Dr. Fred Matiang'i, the Interior minister, has launched an initiative to rid the police of corruption, but so far, there is little to show for it. The old order prevails, with police officers continuing to engage in extortion and bribery, and in some cases, using brutal force against citizens.
The EACC has called for progressive and effective measures to combat corruption, including strengthening its investigative capacity to provide evidence that can secure court convictions. However, the commission has faced challenges in its efforts to prosecute corruption cases, including a lack of legal reforms to allow it to do so.
