Morara Kebaso says he has never taken bribe in his life
Political activist and businessman Morara Kebaso has declared that he has never engaged in bribery or corruption at any point in his life.
In a statement on Sunday, August 23, 2025, Kebaso stated that not even the most minor inducement has ever swayed him.
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“I can swear on my mother’s name. I have never taken a bribe in my life to do anything. Not even 10 bob,” read the statement in part.
While admitting he is not perfect, Kebaso maintained that corruption is not part of his character.
“I am not an angel. But I am not corrupt. Write that down for the record,” he added.
Bribery Index Report
His remarks come a month after a new report by Transparency International Kenya revealed that a majority of Kenyans who encounter bribery do not report the incidents, primarily due to fears that no action will be taken.
According to the latest Kenya Bribery Index report, dated July 17, 2025, only 17 per cent of those who found themselves in a bribery situation filed a formal report.
While this marks a slight improvement from 2019, when just 13 per cent reported such incidents, the overall reporting rate remains significantly low.
“In this survey, only 17 per cent of those who found themselves in a bribery situation made a formal report. This was, however, an improvement from the previous survey in 2019, when only 13 per cent reported. This positive trend can be traced back to 2017, when only 6 per cent reported, the Transparency International report revealed.
When asked why they chose not to report, respondents cited several reasons, including the belief that reporting would lead to no action. Others expressed fear of intimidation or retaliation, while some admitted they were beneficiaries of the bribe and thus had no incentive to come forward.
The report also revealed that self-employed Kenyans have emerged as the leading givers of bribes, shedding light on the extent of corruption in everyday public service interactions.
Furthermore, the report also revealed that 48 per cent of individuals in the self-employed category admitted to paying bribes, the highest among all occupational groups surveyed.
The category was followed by the employed at 28 per cent, the non-employed/student at 18 per cent, and the retired at 6 per cent.
