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.