[PCS]The United States government has once again complained about rampant corruption in Kenya. In its new report on trade, the Trump administration accuses the Kenyan government of entrenched corruption in awarding lucrative tenders. Other global organisations, such as the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF), have often cited corruption as a major impediment to the country’s growth. Investment does not thrive in an environment of coercion to give kickbacks, or where some gain advantage over others through greasing the palms of public officers. It is now common practice for public officers to openly or indirectly ask for money in order to provide services, yet they are being paid by the same taxpayers.

Source: Standard Digital April 03, 2026 06:49 UTC