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Integrity risks for international businesses in Kenya

While Kenya is an attractive destination for international businesses active in Africa, integrity risks present a real concern and can be a deterrent to investment. The country’s struggles with corruption have a major effect on the business environment. International businesses need to have a sound understanding of this context and the specific integrity risks it will present to their operations.

19 December 2018
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Integrity risks for international businesses in Kenya

Main points

  • Kenya is a regional economic hub which offers significant opportunities for international businesses.
  • Integrity risks for businesses are nonetheless high and stem from a long history of corruption and mismanagement in politics and government institutions.
  • Key areas of risk for international businesses across all sectors include public procurement, politically connected partners, engagement with state-owned enterprises, bureaucratic and administration corruption and fraud.
  • These forms of integrity risk vary significantly by sector and the extent of engagement by businesses with the government and state-owned enterprises. Different types of international businesses may also experience these problems with varying levels of severity.

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Shipley, T. (2018) Integrity risks for international businesses in Kenya. Bergen: U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre, Chr. Michelsen Institute (U4 Helpdesk Answer 2018:18)

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About the author

Tom Shipley

Tom Shipley is a Researcher at the Sussex Centre for the Study of Corruption. His research explores how the anti-corruption field can improve understanding of its impact. Alongside this research, Tom has provided expert reports and analysis for a range of organisations in the field including Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, the Natural Resource Governance Institute, Transparency International, the UK government, USAID, and the World Bank.

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