INTEGRITY CENTRE, Nairobi August 5-In a recent survey conducted by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), journalists have been ranked as one of the least corrupt professions in Kenya.
The survey, which was part of the EACC’s National Ethics and Corruption Survey 2024 Report, found that only 5.1 percent of respondents perceived journalists to be involved in unethical practices and corruption.
The survey, which was conducted in August 2025, ranked various professions based on their perceived level of corruption.
The results showed that police officers were perceived to be the most corrupt, with 27.6 percent of respondents indicating that they were involved in unethical practices and corruption.
Other professions that were ranked high on the percentage list included KRA officers (17.3), chiefs (16.2), and county inspectorate officers (14.6).
In contrast, journalists were ranked as one of the least corrupt professions, along with university lecturers (6.0%), teachers (6.5%), and economists (6.9%).
The survey’s findings suggest that the public has a relatively high level of trust in the journalism profession.
The EACC’s National Ethics and Corruption Survey 2024 Report is a comprehensive study that aims to assess the level of corruption and unethical practices in various sectors of Kenyan society.
The report provides valuable insights into the perceptions of corruption and unethical practices among different professions and sectors.
According to the report, the top 5 professions perceived to be involved in unethical practices and corruption are: police officers: 27.6%, KRA Officers 17.3%, Chiefs: 16.2%, County Inspectorate Officers: 14.6%, and Lawyers: 14.1%.
On the other hand, the 5 professions perceived to be least involved in unethical practices and corruption such as Journalists: 5.1%, University Lecturers 6.0%, Teachers 6.5%, Economists 6.9%, and Engineers 7.1%.
