The Africa Centre for Open Governance (AfriCOG) has released a report accusing President William Ruto’s administration of fostering a culture of corruption, rampant misuse of public funds, and a worrying surge in external borrowing.
Released to coincide with International Anti-Corruption Day on Monday, the 2024 report highlights systemic failures in governance and accountability, describing the situation as a crisis threatening Kenya’s stability.
AfriCOG cites the acquisition of 36 new loans worth 900 billion shillings in the past year alone, much of it from commercial lenders.
“The lack of accountability regarding the expenditure of these funds is alarming,” the report reads, warning that unchecked borrowing is deepening Kenya’s economic challenges.
The organisation also raised concerns about the erosion of trust in key anti-corruption institutions like the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).