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When Traffic police officers from Matuu police station in Machakos were arrested for an allegation of taking bribes from motorists along the Thika-Garissa highway. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

Security, relief food, water and health services are among the most essential services.

Yet, to get these in Kenya, chances are high that one would have to pay a bribe.

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