About Corrupty - Our Mission & Values

Our Mission

Corrupty exists to expose corrupt individuals, name them publicly, and track whether they face consequences for their actions.

Corruption isn't an abstract system—it's people making choices. A procurement officer accepting a bribe. An administrator demanding kickbacks. A politician awarding contracts to family members. These individuals hide behind institutions, but we pull them into the light.

We document names, positions, specific actions, and evidence. We publish their misconduct publicly. We track whether they're fired, prosecuted, or protected by the system. Every corrupt individual we expose becomes a case study in whether accountability exists or is just a promise.

Our work doesn't end with exposure. We follow every case: Did the official get fired? Were charges filed? Did they quietly resurface in another position? We create permanent public records so corrupt individuals can't simply wait out the news cycle.

1,247

Corrupt Individuals Exposed

586

Officials Fired or Prosecuted

892

Injustices Documented

Our Vision

A world where corrupt individuals face real consequences—where public officials know that misconduct will be exposed, documented, and pursued until justice is served.

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Transparency

Making hidden information visible and accessible to all citizens, regardless of technical expertise.

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Accountability

Ensuring those who misuse public resources face consequences and systems improve to prevent future abuse.

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Empowerment

Giving citizens, journalists, and organizations the tools and information to demand better governance.

Our Ethical Standards

We hold ourselves to the highest standards of journalistic integrity and investigative ethics.

Independence

We accept no funding from political parties, government agencies, or entities with conflicts of interest. Our investigations follow the evidence, not the agenda of funders or partners.

Accuracy

Every claim is verified through multiple independent sources. We clearly distinguish between confirmed facts, credible allegations, and speculation. When we make mistakes, we correct them promptly and transparently.

Fairness

We provide those accused of wrongdoing an opportunity to respond before publication. We present their responses fairly, even when they contradict our findings.

Source Protection

We protect whistleblowers and confidential sources. Their safety and anonymity are paramount. We use secure channels for sensitive communications and never reveal sources without explicit consent.

Transparency

We disclose our methodology, funding sources, and any potential conflicts of interest. Our data and documents are made available when possible, while protecting source confidentiality.

Political Neutrality

We investigate corruption regardless of political affiliation. Our focus is on systems and behavior, not partisan outcomes. We expose wrongdoing wherever we find it.

Our Team

Journalists, data analysts, researchers, and technologists united by a commitment to transparency.

Macharia Simon

Managing Director

Leading Corrupty's mission to expose individual corruption and drive accountability across East Africa through data-driven investigations.

David Kimani

Lead Investigator

Forensic accountant specializing in financial crime, money laundering, and shell company networks.

Lina Mboya

Data Analyst

Data scientist with expertise in procurement analysis, statistical modeling, and network visualization.

Robert Omondi

Senior Researcher

Policy researcher focusing on governance, public finance management, and anti-corruption frameworks.

Njeri Kariuki

Tech Lead

Software engineer building tools for data collection, analysis, and secure communications with sources.

Thomas Wanjala

Legal Advisor

Attorney specializing in freedom of information, defamation law, and journalist protection.

Our Impact

Real investigations driving real accountability

2025

Healthcare Procurement Investigation

Our investigation into inflated medical equipment costs led to the suspension of three procurement officers and recovery of $4.2M in overpayments.

2024

Infrastructure Delays Analysis

Data-driven report on project delays prompted legislative reforms requiring milestone-based payments for government contracts.

2023

Shell Company Network Exposed

Collaborative investigation with international partners uncovered 47-company network used to funnel public funds, resulting in criminal charges.

2023

Corrupty Platform Launch

Public database of procurement irregularities goes live, providing journalists and civil society with searchable corruption data.

Partnership Network

Building collaborations with organizations committed to transparency and accountability

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Partnership Agreements Pending

We are currently in discussions with several civil society organizations, media houses, and oversight bodies. Partnership announcements coming soon.

All partnerships maintain our strict editorial independence—partners support our work but have no influence over investigations or publications.

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How We're Funded

Corrupty is funded through grants from foundations, government transparency initiatives, and ethical advertising that respects editorial independence.

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Government Funding Accepted—Zero Influence

We accept funding from government transparency and anti-corruption programs, but maintain absolute editorial independence. Funders have zero say in who we investigate or what we publish.

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Editorial Firewall

No funder—government, foundation, or advertiser—has input into our investigations, editorial decisions, or publication timing. Independence is non-negotiable.

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Public Disclosure

We publish an annual transparency report listing all funding sources above $5,000, including any government grants received.

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