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Transparency International Rwanda (TI-
Rwanda) has launched the 15th edition of the “Rwanda Bribery Index (RBI)”, its annual
publication assessing the experiences and perceptions of bribery as a specific form of
corruption in Rwanda. Kigali, Wednesday 11th December 2024.
According to RBI 2024 findings, 59.20% of respondents (up from 50.84% in 2023)
consider the level of corruption to be low in Rwanda, while 23.60% and 17.20% perceive
it to be at medium and high levels, respectively.
As in previous editions, the majority of Rwandans commend the government’s anti-
corruption efforts, with 80.50% of respondents in 2024 viewing these efforts as effective, an increase from 79.35% in 2023.
“We commend the notable strides made by the government of Rwanda in fighting
corruption, as reflected in the RBI 2024 findings and other global corruption indices,
including Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). However,
challenges remain in addressing corruption in specific sectors, particularly in service
delivery. All stakeholders must renew their commitment and adopt a collaborative
approach to eradicate corruption.”
Chairperson.
said Marie Immaculée Ingabire, TI-Rwanda
The survey reveals that 18.50% of respondents experienced direct or indirect bribery
interactions with institutions over the last 12 months, a reduction from 22% in 2023. This
declining trend of bribe encounter highlights progress in curbing corruption through
enhanced enforcement and accountability measures.
Background
The Rwanda Bribery Index (RBI) is an annual publication by Transparency International
Rwanda since 2010. It aims to assess the prevalence and perception of bribery in
Rwanda, identify institutions most vulnerable to corruption, and evaluate the impact of
bribery on service delivery.
RBI 2024 marks the 15th edition of this critical study. Conducted across Rwanda’s four
provinces and the City of Kigali, the survey sampled 2,396 respondents from 11 quasi-
randomly selected districts.
