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Matiba stressed that procurement and supply chain systems play a central role in managing such risks because they determine how goods and services move from source markets to consumers.
According to the Kenya National Gender and Corruption Survey 2025 by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, bribery in procurement remains widespread, with at least 1.5 percent of service seekers reporting paying bribes in procurement processes, averaging about Sh24,020 per case. Overall, nearly 38.9 percent of Kenyans reported experiencing corruption when accessing public services
In a statement, FKF said it had engaged with the anti-graft agency and reiterated its commitment to cooperate fully with the inquiry, emphasizing its adherence to transparency and accountability standards.
Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) says it will sue United Democratic Alliance (UDA) over alleged failure to remit PAYE taxes, citing Auditor General findings on unpaid taxes of Sh69 million for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.
Mohamud replaces Naluzze Aisha Batala (Uganda), who has been serving in the role and was praised by member countries for her “exemplary leadership and steadfast commitment to strengthening regional anti-corruption efforts” during her tenure.
The recommendations come after a three-month review of the Auditor-General’s reports for the 2024–25 financial year, which revealed persistent failures in financial management and oversight in counties.
A report by the Senate County Public Accounts Committee has highlighted gaps in the management of debts owed by counties, pointing to what it says is a widening financial pressure point in devolved units.
Omwoyo raised concern over what he described as a “crisis of deep stories,” saying many important investigative reports are not fully developed due to limited support for watchdog journalism.
In a statement issued on Friday, JSC Chairperson Martha Koome acknowledged the findings of the report, which profiled corruption across the public sector, including within the Judiciary, and outlined measures already in place to address integrity concerns.
According to the report, magistrates top the list of public officials receiving the highest average cash bribe, at Sh164,367. Other officials handling high-value bribes include judges in courts, immigration officers, and land registry officers. Immigration officers receive an average of Sh17,000, while land registry officers take about Sh12,000 on average.
Speaking during the launch of the Kenya National Gender and Corruption Survey 2025, he said the study provides the first gender-disaggregated insights into how corruption affects men and women differently.
peaking on Radio Generation on Thursday, he described the commission’s mandate as fundamentally misunderstood and misapplied, especially when it comes to enforcing Chapter Six of the Constitution, which he said is effectively reduced to a “code of conduct” rather than a mechanism for rooting out as‑yet unchecked corruption.