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Where does Kenya rank globally based on perceived public-sector corruption?

Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index records perceived public-sector corruption in 180 countries and territories. It uses a scale of zero (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean), based on feedback from experts and business people.

In 2022, Kenya was ranked 123rd. The country scored 32 points out of a possible 100, indicating a perception of significant public sector corruption. This ranking positions Kenya in the lower half of the global index, reflecting ongoing challenges in tackling corruption effectively within the country.

In 2021, Kenya was ranked 128th.

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