
Report’s Key Highlights:
- Police most prone to corruption (35.5%)
- Kakamega County has the highest average bribe at KES 79,305
- Magistrates receive the highest bribes (KES 164,367)
- Average bribe for public sector jobs: KES 85,033
- Women are disproportionately affected and report more cases (57.2%)
- Sexual bribery affects more women (9.3%) than men (7.4%)
- Highest corruption prevalence: Police, Civil Registration, NTSA, Land Registry
- Most information on corruption spreads via radio, TV, social media & word of mouth
- Bribery perception trends remain high, with strong public perception (74.2%) that corruption is increasing
In April this year, TI Kenya, in conjunction with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC), Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, URAIA Trust, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark in Kenya, launched the Kenya National Gender & Corruption Survey 2025 report.
This report highlights the gendered realities of corruption in Kenya, revealing how bribery, sextortion, and limited access to information disproportionately affect women and undermine equitable service delivery. The findings also highlight the urgent need for stronger accountability, gender-responsive policies, and citizen-driven action.