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Didacus Malowa, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has accused the public of fuelling police corruption by routinely offering bribes, instead of following the law.

Speaking on Tuesday evening, August 12, during the close of the Jukwaa La Usalama Rift Valley Chapter, which also marked the 28th security and service delivery tour, Murkomen said Kenyans must take responsibility for their role in normalising bribery.

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He noted that traffic-related corruption has almost become a routine in many parts of the country.

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The CS painted a picture of where motorists and motorcyclists offer cash to officers at roadblocks without being prompted.

The CS argued that the culture of bribery is often initiated by civilians who would rather pay off an officer than face legal consequences.

He insisted that such actions tempt officers, some of whom face financial struggles, into accepting the money.

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The Interior CS made the remarks as he engaged with the media to highlight the key issues raised during the Rift Valley tour and to outline progress made in strengthening security and service delivery in the region.

According to him, the issue is not only about corrupt police officers but also about the situations created by members of the public.

He cited common offences, such as overloading in public service vehicles, as scenarios that almost guarantee bribery.

Murkomen stressed that such behaviours encourage the cycle of corruption and weaken the integrity of law enforcement.

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He called on Kenyans to end the culture of offering bribes and instead choose to follow the law, even when inconvenienced.

Murkomen’s comments come against a backdrop of a longstanding public perception that the police force is among the most corrupt institutions in Kenya.

Transparency International Kenya’s 2025 Bribery Index and the EACC’s 2023 National Ethics and Corruption Survey reveal that Kenyan police officers top the list of most corrupt institutions, with bribes reported in nearly 40% of cases and about seven in ten Kenyans encountering corruption when dealing with them.

The Kenya Revenue Authority followed closely, alongside county health departments, NTSA, county commissioners’ offices, and Public Service Commissions, all flagged for extreme graft prevalence.

Source: TUKO.co.ke