Kenya has moved up one position in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) by Transparency International. The country now ranks 121st out of 180 countries, with a score of 32 out of 100.
The CPI measures public sector corruption on a scale from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). Kenya’s slight improvement from last year’s score of 31 signals progress, but corruption remains a major challenge.
In East Africa, Rwanda leads with 57 points, followed by Tanzania at 41. Kenya outperforms Uganda (26), the Democratic Republic of Congo (20), Burundi (17), Somalia (9), and South Sudan (8).
Globally, Denmark holds the top spot with a score of 90, while South Sudan and Somalia are among the lowest-ranked nations. Transparency International warns that corruption undermines economic growth and climate action.
Meanwhile, Kenya’s President William Ruto was a runner-up in the 2024 OCCRP “Corrupt Person of the Year” ranking. The award highlights individuals linked to significant corruption cases worldwide.
Despite the ranking shift, experts stress the need for stronger anti-corruption measures. Enhancing transparency, accountability, and law enforcement will be key to achieving lasting progress.
By Kenyans