Brandon A. Swahili
Abstract:
Kenya has been plagued with corruption since its very inception. It manifests in many forms, inter alia, bribery, embezzlement of funds, and patronage being the major ones. According to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Kenya is losing an estimated KSh. 608 billion (7.8% of the country’s GDP) to corruption annually. Despite numerous government interventions to cut the gravy train, such as the establishment of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission in 2011, it remains a prevalent predicament in the country. Artificial intelligence (AI) systems have the ability to provide unique solutions for curbing corruption. Pattern recognition, data analysis, and image recognition are all facets of AI that can be used to combat the major forms of corruption in the country. The purpose of this study is to explore the means of implementing AI systems in the fight against corruption. We will also outline the problems that may be faced in the implementation of these systems and possible solutions to them.