Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged Kenyans to unite in an honest national conversation to confront the country’s deep-rooted corruption and bribery culture.
Speaking during the launch of the Administration of Justice in Kenya Annual Report on Monday, November 10, 2025, Koome stressed that the fight against graft must go beyond institutions and involve every citizen through awareness and civic responsibility.
“We need a national conversation with Kenyans so that we can come to an agreement in one accord that Kenyans will not give a bribe, and report when they are asked for one; they will report it as a crime,” she said.
The Chief Justice reflected on Kenya’s 2003 anti-corruption drive under the National Alliance Rainbow Coalition (NARC) government, when citizens took an active role in holding corrupt officials accountable, even arresting police officers soliciting bribes on the roads.
“I am always asking myself what we can do to combat it, since we already have laws. How I yearn for such a moment when Kenyans themselves will say no to corruption,” she added.
Koome also urged judicial officers to lead by example, saying integrity within the justice system is critical to restoring public trust.
“As the justice sector, we need to implement that guideline and say no when bribed. We are trying to do that as the judiciary even though it is a difficult conversation,” she stated.
She emphasized that the judiciary remains committed to enforcing a zero-tolerance policy on corruption, despite challenges such as court brokers exploiting citizens.
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