Written by Lisa Murimi
Kenya has been ranked 121st out of 180 countries in Transparency International’s 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI).Â
The country scored 32 out of 100, a marginal improvement from 31 points in 2023 but still below the Sub-Saharan average of 33 and the global average of 43.
The report highlights persistent corruption challenges in Kenya’s public sector. Transparency International Kenya Chapter, led by Sheila Masinde, emphasized the critical need for stronger anti-corruption measures.
“Kenyans must remain relentless in demanding accountability. Corruption thrives where scrutiny is weak,” Masinde urged.
Rwanda led the East African region with 57 points, followed by Tanzania with 41 points. Uganda and Burundi trailed with scores of 26 and 17 points, respectively.
The report warns that corruption continues to undermine development, weaken environmental governance, and fuel instability worldwide.
François Valérian, Chair of Transparency International, stressed the need for long-term global efforts to combat corruption.
Countries like Denmark, Finland, and Singapore topped the index, while South Sudan, Somalia, and Venezuela scored the lowest.
Kenya’s stagnant performance underscores the need for political will, stronger institutions, and public vigilance to combat graft and build a more transparent and accountable society.
