Nairobi, April 10 -- Bribery is the most rampant scourge in the public sector, with the counties, the courts and the police service being the most notorious, limiting access to basic services and increasing inequality. This undermines fairness by creating an uneven playing field, where those who pay to bypass the rules secure illegal advantages over those who do not.

A new report has revealed that it is in the 47 counties where the public officials pocket the fattest bribes. Also outlined is the rot in the magistrates' courts and how government jobs are auctioned to the highest bidder. The national average bribe paid to public officials last year was Sh6,724, up from Sh4,878 in 2024.

According to the 2025 Ethics and Anti-Corruption Comm...