In comparison, 4 per cent of male students paid bribes more than 10 times, 8.7 per cent paid between four and nine times, 29.8 per cent paid two to three times, while 57.6 per cent paid once. The national average bribe paid to public officials increased from Sh3,257 in 2005 to Sh4,878 in 2024, before spiking by 38 per cent to Sh6,724 in 2025. One quarter (24.8 per cent) of respondents aged 18 to 49 years indicated that they would not report bribery incidents in future. "More men (30.4 per cent) than women (26.8 per cent) would prefer not to report any bribery incidents in future," the report said. In its recommendations, EACC said it will establish secure, anonymous digital and mobile reporting platforms to encourage citizens to report bribery and sextortion without fear of retaliation.

Source: The Star April 11, 2026 09:15 UTC