The Kenya Bribery Index 2025 presents critical data on bribery experiences and perceptions across 15 counties in Kenya. Developed by Transparency International Kenya, the report captures how bribery continues to hinder access to essential public services including healthcare, policing, justice, and land administration disproportionately affecting vulnerable groups.
The survey found that 25% of respondents encountered a bribery situation, with the police, land services, and civil registration emerging as the most bribery-prone sectors. The average bribe paid in the judiciary was KES 18,800, the highest across all sectors. Men reported paying a larger share of bribes, and nearly 40% of all reported bribes went to the police.
While reporting of bribery incidents has improved from 6% in 2017 to 17% in 2025, the majority still choose not to report due to low trust in enforcement agencies.
The report includes targeted recommendations for the Executive, Parliament, Judiciary, independent institutions, and non-state actors. It calls for urgent reforms in policing, digital service delivery, whistleblower protection, and citizen empowerment to reduce bribery and restore public confidence.