Kenya - 2016 - Defence and Security

Bribery Act

Kenya, Ministry of Defence

The Bribery Act applies to the public, public officers and private entities. It provides for the prevention, investigation and punishment of bribery, and for connected purposes. It explains that a person commits the offence of giving a bribe if the person offers, promises or gives a financial or other advantages to another person, who knows or believes the acceptance of the financial or other advantages would itself constitute the improper performance of a relevant function or activity.

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January 2022

The Bribery Act applies to the public, public officers and private entities. It provides for the prevention, investigation and punishment of bribery, and for connected purposes. It explains that a person commits the offence of giving a bribe if the person offers, promises or gives a financial or other advantages to another person, who knows or believes the acceptance of the financial or other advantages would itself constitute the improper performance of a relevant function or activity.

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