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Kenya
Band
D
Corruption risk
High
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Kenya Country Brief
Kenya AssessmentKenya’s defence sector shows strong disciplinary measures, with firm sanctions for personnel and robust policies on bribery and facilitation payments. Yet the military code of conduct remains underdeveloped, and corruption risks are not prioritised during deployments. Procurement risks also remain high, with weak implementation and limited transparency in purchases and contract awards. While beneficial ownership rules and scrutiny of military-owned businesses are relatively robust, the parliament’s oversight role and engagement with civil society remain notably constrained.
Risk categories
Political
Band
C
50/100
Risk
Moderate
Financial
Band
C
51/100
Risk
Moderate
Personnel
Band
C
58/100
Risk
Moderate
Operational
Band
F
10/100
Risk
Critical
Procurement
Band
E
32/100
Risk
Very High
Relevant Updates
Press Release: Every country assessed in Sub-Saharan Africa at high to critical risk of defence corruption, Governance Defence Integrity Index (GDI) reveals
Press release from Transparency International UK, 19 March 2026 For more information or interviews…
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