This is a list of all average bribes by services in Kenya according to a recent research by The National Ethics and Corruption Survey. Nowadays, it has become like a norm that when you walk into any government office, you have to part with some money in order to get some services which should be free anyway. This has spread into other institutions which are not even governmental and its slowly hurting the common Mwananchi who maybe has nothing to offer but needs the services badly at that particular time.
In many cases, many Kenyans who don’t give bribes usually don’t receive Government services. If you are seeking a government tender, for example, you will have to pay more than Kshs100,000 to get it and Kshs 7,241 when following up on pension. Even crucial services like getting an NHIF card, applying for HELB loan and even seeking Government Funds like the Uwezo Funds and even Youth funds, one has to bribe his/her way through to get them.
Here is a look at all average bribes by services In Kenya
Services |
Average Bribe In Kshs. |
Obtaining a Tender |
102,921.75 |
Seeking Employment |
28,608.99 |
Collection Of Building or Construction Certificate |
17,661.11 |
Seeking Transfer |
15,240.33 |
Registering a Group |
10,500.00 |
Undergoing a Driving Test |
8,649.92 |
Following Up On Pension |
7,241.05 |
Paying Land Rates |
6,080.10 |
Seeking Agricultural Extension Services |
6,052.13 |
Solving Land Conflict |
5,924.08 |
Registration And Collection Of Land Titles |
4,389.37 |
Bailing Of Arrested Individuals |
3,973.72 |
Obtaining a Death Certificate |
3,688.62 |
Following Up On Case |
3,090.05 |
Seeking Driving License |
2,924.83 |
Registration Of Business |
2,806.53 |
Reporting a Crime or Writing a Statement |
2,737.22 |
Filling Tax Returns |
2,591.52 |
Application For Bursary |
2,534.79 |
Power Connection and Bill Payment |
2,500.00 |
Educational Services and Administration |
2,361.61 |
Changing Of ID Particulars |
2,232.47 |
Seeking Police Security and Protection |
2,231.88 |
Application For A Passport |
2,145.17 |
Seeking Relief Food or Water |
2,065.86 |
Release Of Impounded Goods |
1,727.90 |
Obtaining a Reference Letter |
1,662.01 |
Seeking a Police Abstract |
1,472.52 |
Seeking of CDF Funds |
1,287.17 |
Application and Collection of Birth Certificate |
1,285.84 |
Seeking Business Permit |
1,234.08 |
Registration, Renewal and Collection of ID |
1,130.81 |
Seeking Police Certificate Of Good Conduct |
1,067.30 |
Seeking P3 Forms |
999.67 |
Seeking Medical Attention |
961.82 |
Seeking Government Funds- Uwezo, Youth, Women or Elderly |
917.29 |
Application For College Admission |
820.77 |
Registration or Transfer of Vehicle |
745.29 |
Educational HELB Loan |
615.37 |
Seeking Health Clearance Certificate |
500.00 |
Application For NHIF Card |
464.80 |
Application For KRA Pin Number |
200.00 |
Application for NSSF Card |
200.00 |
Important Links
1. List Of Top 20 Corruption Scandals In Kenya
2. Top 20 Counties In Kenya By Their Average Bribe Size
3. List of Most Corrupt Countries in Africa 2018
4. List Of Top 10 Most Corrupt Counties in Kenya 2018
5. Top 10 Least Corrupt Counties in Kenya 2018