Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission Releases Latest Corruption Rates in Government Offices
According to a survey by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, corruption continues to remain a big problem in Kenya especially in government offices. Despite campaigns by the Commission to end the vice, a Kenyan needs approximately Ksh 5,000 in the pocket to get a service in a government office.
The Commission has outlined a stunning list of the approximate amount of cash a Kenyan needs to get various services from different government agencies. The most expensive service is a government tender which costs KSh100,000 in bribes followed by employment application which costs Ksh 28,000.
The survey was conducted between September 18 and October 24 2018, and involved the sampling of 5,977 households in Kenya’s 47 counties. An astounding two-thirds of Kenyans interviewed disclosed that at various points in their lives, they failed to receive government services because they could not pay bribes.
The collection of a building construction certificate costs Sh17,000 while a transfer from a government work station costs Ksh15,000. To register a group Ksh 10,000 is charged while to pass a driving test costs Ksh 8,000. A follow-up on a pension costs Ksh 7,000.
Collecting land titles costs Ksh4,400 while getting agricultural extension services costs Kh6,000. Application for a National Social Security Fund card costs Ksh 200 while it costs Ksh 460 bribe to get a National Hospital Insurance Fund card.
The following is the latest list of charges as released by the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission so watch out so that you are not overcharged. The rates are according to current inflation rates.
