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This assessment received government comments and feedback on the finalised data. These comments have been incorporated into the assessment at the GDI research team’s discretion. Usually the comments received highlight where a bill is in formulation, or has recently passed into law, and this has been missed by the country assessor. Only comments which are grounded in evidence are incorporated into the assessment.
Kenya
Band
D
Corruption risk
High
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Kenya Assessment
Kenya Country BriefCorruption risk is high across Kenya’s defence institutions. While the development of a Defence White Paper and implementation of new procurement regulations are positive steps, governance deficiencies remain. External oversight is stunted by excessive secrecy and limited expertise, financial management and procurement continue to be characterised by opacity and non-transparent budgeting and tendering practices. Personnel ethics frameworks are weak, while anti-corruption mechanisms for operations are virtually non-existent.
Risk categories
Political
Band
D
47/100
Risk
High
Financial
Band
D
42/100
Risk
High
Personnel
Band
D
49/100
Risk
High
Operational
Band
F
8/100
Risk
Critical
Procurement
Band
E
28/100
Risk
Very High
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