Funding Round Activities - Kenya

Third Funding Round (2019 - 2025)

Companies operating in Kenya frequently encounter demands for bribes to secure contracts, regulatory approvals, and business licenses. SMEs are particularly vulnerable, facing extortion and unfair competition from firms willing to engage in unethical practices.

To address these systemic risks, Global Compact Network Kenya in partnership with the EACC, prioritized the development of practical tools—

specifically the Corruption Risk Assessment and Management Guidelines. Additionally, in the private sector, Network Kenya accelerated the adoption of

the Code of Ethics for Business in Kenya. Combined, these efforts equipped companies with resources to embed robust anti-corruption measures into their operations.


Main accomplishments

  • Co-developed two landmark legal requirements with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC): Drafted the Model Procedures for the Anti-Bribery Act (2016) and launched the Corruption Risk Assessment and Management (CRAM) Guidelines, providing companies with practical compliance frameworks.
  • 70+ businesses trained in anti-corruption compliance, risk assessment, and ethical leadership.
  • 840+ businesses signed the Code of Ethics for Business in Kenya.
  • Deeper engagement and trust building between businesses and regulators ensured that corporate perspectives were integrated into policy development.

Second Funding Round (2015 - 2018)

Kenya made notable strides in combating corruption with Network Kenya working alongside partners in leading the drafting of Kenya's first Anti-Bribery Legislation mandating private-sector response in addressing the corruption challenges in the country. Network Kenya was also at the forefront of bringing the voice of the private sector to the dialogues that led to the passing of the Bribery Act 2016, which contains specific provisions requiring businesses to adopt bribery prevention procedures.

Global Compact Network Kenya developed a self-assessment toolkit to enhance the implementation of the Code of Ethics for Business — an anti-corruption initiative launched in 2011 — and to improve SMEs' compliance with the Act. The Network remained committed to engaging SMEs in the fight against corruption.


Main accomplishments

  • Raised awareness of the Act and the importance of anti-corruption Collective Action to drive long-term change among 150 representatives of large companies, SMEs, Government and civil society. 
  • Drafted an anti-corruption compliance toolkit for SMEs to promote compliance with the Act and to provide guidance on strengthening implementation of the Code of Ethics for Business in Kenya. The toolkit will contain a self-assessment allowing SMEs to identify gaps in their anti-corruption practices, and it will also incorporate relevant provisions of the Act.
  • Developed a Roadmap Report outlining a pathway to strengthening SMEs’ commitment to and adoption of the Code of Ethics for Business in Kenya.