An institutional analysis of political corrupion in Kenya

The term corruption is a term frequently used by everyone around the globe since it's an international problem or most preferable, an international disease. Corruption has been a main problem in our societies whereby individuals take advantage of it in order to ease their way through strict rules or closed doors. This term is known as bribery or greasing the wheels. Corruption has been a major problem in our societies whereby it's very hard to eliminate it since it has merged and stretched its roots to the very bottom level of our society. Corruption brings comfort to the corrupt individuals but a downfall towards the economy and the security of the country and its honest citizens. Many international organizations such as the United Nations have tried to find and create solutions on how to eliminate the existence of corruption but they have bared no fruits due to the secretive nature of how corruption is conducted. Corruption takes place or rather is conducted under very secretive rules and environment, mostly between two individuals. It's rather very hard to see it in action unless one is very keen and sometimes by the help of a tip off. Corruption in Kenya has been very rampant in the recent years, whereby almost every individual encounters it in their day to day activities. It has turned into a daily necessity for the people of Kenya and it's a tool recommended when visiting government offices and government institutions in Kenya in search of help or public services, such as recording a statement at a police station. It's believed that corruption grows well in developing countries such as the African countries or 3rd world countries mostly due to weak government policies and government structures. The nature of corruption that takes place in Kenya is mostly institutional corruption. The most affected institution is the Kenya Police institution which takes the first place on the list with a percentage of 48.1 % according to National Survey on Corruption and Ethics, (2012), followed by other government institutions such as the judiciary and the health sectors. Therefore this thesis provides statistically detailed information of the most corrupt institutions in Kenya, followed by policy recommendations and conclusion that will help change Kenya into a corruption free state. This thesis has been written through secondary information research and personal experience. Keywords: Kenya police, Institutional corruption, Corruption.