Police officers are perceived as the most corrupt public servants in Kenya, according to the 2024 National Ethics and Corruption Survey by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
The report, released today, shows 48.2 per cent of Kenyans identified police officers as the most corrupt among state professionals and agencies, an indictment reinforced by widespread reports of bribery during interactions with law enforcement. "An analysis of bribe receivers by profession revealed that police officers (29.9 per cent), National Registration Bureau (19.7 per cent), medical officers (9.53 per cent), officials from land registry (7.4 per cent), and immigration officers were the most bribe receivers," the report reveals. The findings also highlight a broader erosion of trust in public institutions. Police officers led in public complaints at 27.6 per cent, followed by Kenya Revenue Authority officials at 17.3 per cent.
Other professions frequently cited include chiefs, county inspectorate officers, lawyers, county revenue officers, and land surveyors.
Corruption was reported across national and county governments, with service delivery in key sectors hampered by unethical practices.
