Kenya

Section 9 requires public and private entities to put in place procedures appropriate to their size to prevent bribery and corruption; a director or senior officer who consents or connives in a failure to do so commits an offence (s.9(2)).

Section 14 requires officers and others in public or private entities to report known or suspected bribery to the Commission within twenty-four hours; failure is an offence under s.14(2).

Section 21 provides that whistle-blowers, informants and witnesses shall not be intimidated or harassed for providing information; demoting, dismissing or otherwise harassing them carries a fine of up to KES 1 million, up to one year's imprisonment, or both. Section 65 of ACECA also bars proceedings against a person for assisting or informing the Commission.