Tuesday, November 12, 2013

EACC names Interior Ministry as most corrupt institution

The Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government was the most bribe-prone institution in 2012, according to a survey by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
The results of the survey, which were released on Tuesday, also identified Uasin Gishu as the region with the highest number of respondents paying bribes, followed by Nairobi, Narok and Kakamega. In terms of the number of bribes demanded, Uasin Gishu was ranked as first, followed by Samburu, Embu, Meru and Nyamira.
According to the report, the average amount of money offered as a bribe is highest in Baringo (Sh20,075) with Kirinyaga (Sh15,914) and Nakuru (Sh8,466) ranked as second and third highest.
On the other end of the scale, Busia, Baringo, West Pokot, Turkana and Siaya had the lowest number of respondents who paid a bribe when it was demanded.
The Kenya Police was ranked as the most corrupt government department.

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