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Why Corruption in Kenya is Rooted and What Needs to be Done


Published on 2024-12-18 07:40:37 - MSN
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  • Kenya's political landscape between 2022 and 2024 has been marked by a stark reality: corruption continues to dominate governance, eroding public trust and undermining economic progress. Despite President William Ruto's promise to fight graft and prioritize economic reform through his Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA),

The article from MSN discusses the deep-rooted corruption in Kenya, attributing it to several systemic issues. Corruption in Kenya is seen as a cultural norm, where it's often expected in daily transactions and governance. The article highlights that corruption has become institutionalized, with public officials engaging in graft for personal gain, often without fear of repercussions due to weak enforcement mechanisms. Factors contributing to this include a lack of political will to combat corruption, an inefficient judicial system, and a societal acceptance of corrupt practices. To address this, the article suggests multiple reforms: enhancing transparency and accountability in government operations, strengthening anti-corruption institutions like the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), promoting civic education to change public perception, and ensuring judicial independence and efficiency. Additionally, it calls for international cooperation to recover stolen assets and for Kenya to adopt stringent laws with severe penalties for corruption. The piece concludes that without a comprehensive approach involving legal, cultural, and institutional changes, corruption will continue to undermine Kenya's development.

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