In a recent report released by Transparency International on February 11, 2025, Kenya has been ranked 121st out of 180 countries on the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). This marks a slight improvement from its previous position of 126th in 2023.
Despite this progress, Kenya’s score remains low at 32 out of 100, indicating persistent corruption challenges in the public sector.
The CPI aggregates data from various sources, including surveys and assessments from reputable institutions, to gauge the level of corruption in different countries. A score below 50 suggests serious corruption issues, and Kenya’s score of 32 falls below both the Sub-Saharan African average of 33 and the global average of 43.
Transparency International Kenya (TI-K) highlighted that while there has been increased public awareness and civic engagement, corruption remains a significant barrier to development.
The report also pointed out that institutions such as the National Police Service and the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) are among the most corrupt in the country.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has also identified several other public offices with high corruption prevalence, including the Ministry of Lands, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), and the Kenya National Highways Authority (KENHA).
Despite the challenges, TI-K and other anti-corruption bodies remain optimistic about the potential for improvement. They call for stronger enforcement of integrity mechanisms, effective prosecution of corrupt officials, and better protection for whistleblowers and journalists.
