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A recent survey by Kenya’s Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission found that the country’s ministries are seen as the most corrupt. The survey highlighted that a lack of openness, accountability, and citizen involvement in some government projects contributes to corruption, and the average bribe size doubled in 2023.

Since June, peaceful protests led by young Kenyan activists, mainly from the Gen-Z group, have been taking place. The protests reflect broader public frustration with President William Ruto’s government and the prevailing corruption in the government and public sectors. To gain more insight into this issue, I recently interviewed Dr. Sombo Muzata, the director of the MPA Program and an assistant professor in the Department of Political Science at James Madison University.
Dr. Muzata emphasized the importance of addressing corruption in the government and public sectors to bring positive change in Kenya.