According to a recent survey by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), accepting bribes is the most popular type of corruption in Kenya and is preferred by the majority of Kenyans.
The report, which was made public on January 16, 2023, also stated that out of 5,048 corruption-related reports, 1916 were deemed relevant to the commission’s objective and inquiries were opened.
38 percent of the reports received were the subject of the investigation.
Receiving bribes was in the place with a 33 percent representation, followed by embezzlement and misuse of public funds at position two with 18 percent.
Position three was unethical behavior, which accounted for 13% of the total, while position four was the fraudulent purchase and sale of public property.
Public Procurement irregularities in public procurement irregularities at 8%, abuse of office, which had an eight percent occupying position five went to official misconduct, at 8%, abuse of power, which was at 8%, and abuse of power occupied
Position six was occupied by unexplained wealth (5%) and position seven by conflict of interest and others (3%) respectively.
Investigations into 457 cases “were under investigation for corruption, economic crimes, bribery, and unethical conduct,” according to the current inquiry status.
The Tourism Fund, the Geothermal Development Company (GDC), the Ministry of Health, the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF), and the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC). are a few of the organizations under investigation .
The National Museum of Kenya, Nairobi County, Wajir County, the Ministry of Lands, and the National Lands Commission (NLC) are a few more.
33 asset tracing investigations into assets that were obtained unlawfully or for unknown reasons were also successfully completed by EACC.
According to the statement from EACC, the estimated total worth of the assets found was Sh11.2 billion.
The Ministry of Health received Sh2.5 billion, Kiambu County Government received Sh1.9 billion, and Kenya Rural Roads Authority received Sh1.1 billion of the money that was recovered (KeRRA).
