Corruption across East Africa is getting worse, not better

Bribery is still rampant despite efforts to reform public institutions and educate citizens on the consequences of corruption. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Corruption remains a major problem worldwide despite actions taken to curtail it. Studies on corruption show that it comes with political, social, economic and environmental costs to societies.

Many countries in the world have come up with different measures to deal with graft. While some have managed to move a step further, the majority are struggling. The East African region is no different.