Governance & service delivery How does Sub-Saharan Africa compare with other regions based on perceived public-sector corruption? Source 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) Short answer How does Sub-Saharan Africa compare with other regions based on perceived public-sector corruption? Sub-Saharan Africa continues to face significant challenges with public sector corruption, as indicated by the 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) by Transparency International. The region's average score remains the lowest globally, dropping to 32 on a scale where zero signifies high corruption... Back Full answer
Governance & service delivery Where does Kenya rank globally based on perceived public-sector corruption? Source Transparency International Corruption Index 2022 – Kenya Short answer 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 s... Back Full answer
Governance & service delivery What institutions are perceived to be the most corrupt in Kenya? Source National Ethics and Corruption Survey, 2021 Short answer What institutions are perceived to be the most corrupt in Kenya? According to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), the Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government is identified as the most corruption-prone, with a significant percentage of corruption prevalence. Following closely are the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Lands a... Back Full answer
Governance & service delivery What share of Kenyan households have access to piped water? Source UNICEF Kenya: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Improving children’s access to water, sanitation and hygiene Short answer What share of Kenyan households have access to piped water? UNICEF defines “safe drinking water” as water that is accessible on-premises, available when needed, and free from contamination. In 2020, just 59% of people in Kenya had access to safe drinking water. ... Back Full answer
Governance & service delivery Where does South Africa rank globally based on perceived public-sector corruption? Source Transparency International Corruption Index 2022 – South Africa Short answer Where does South Africa 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 the 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index, Sout... Back Full answer
Governance & service delivery Where does Nigeria rank globally based on perceived public-sector corruption? Source Transparency International Corruption Index 2022 – Nigeria Short answer Where does Nigeria 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. Nigeria improved its position in the global Co... Back Full answer
Governance & service delivery Where does Nigeria rank globally based on media freedom? Source Reporters Without Borders Short answer Where does Nigeria rank globally based on media freedom? Reporters Without Borders’ World Press Freedom Index ranks 180 countries based on how free journalists are as well as instances of abuse and violence against them. In 2022, Nigeria was ranked 129th out of 180 countries – 14 positions down from 2020. Based on its score, the country is consid... Back Full answer
Natural resources & energy Governance & service delivery What share of South African households have access to electricity from the grid? Source Stats SA: General Household Survey 2022 Short answer What share of South African households have access to electricity from the grid? The percentage of South African households that were connected to the mains electricity supply increased from 76.7% in 2002 to 89.6% in 2022. ... Back Full answer
Governance & service delivery What share of South African households have access to piped water? Source Statistics SA: Census 2022 Short answer What share of South African households have access to piped water? As of the 2022 Census about 82.4% of households in the country have access to piped water. This includes 59.7% of households having piped water inside their dwelling. This represents a significant increase in access to piped water compared to previous years, indicating progress in water infrastructu... Back Full answer