AI IllustrationA new report has revealed that most Kenyans who pay bribes to access public services do so to speed up processes, highlighting systemic delays in service delivery. Findings from the National Gender and Corruption Survey 2025 show that 32.1 per cent of service seekers paid bribes to speed up procedures, making it the leading reason for corruption in public offices. This points to barriers within public service systems that leave citizens with limited options. Another 12.2 per cent said they paid bribes to avoid problems with authorities. The survey also found that 1.5 per cent of respondents paid bribes to avoid paying full cost of service or to receive preferential treatment.

Source: The Star April 09, 2026 16:33 UTC