The government has unveiled a national reparations framework aimed at compensating victims of human rights violations linked to protests and demonstrations that occurred between 2013 and 2026. The programme, backed by a KSh2 billion allocation approved by Parliament, seeks to provide redress to individuals who suffered physical, psychological, emotional, or economic harm during protest-related incidents.
According to the framework developed under the guidance of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), both civilians and security officers affected by violence during demonstrations are eligible for consideration. Victims will be able to submit claims through the Panel of Experts, KNCHR, the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), and other designated government agencies.
President William Ruto described the initiative as a significant step toward acknowledging the suffering experienced by victims and promoting national healing. The reparations programme follows the presentation of a national framework and report to the President by KNCHR after months of consultations and stakeholder engagement.
Human rights organizations have welcomed the move but stressed that compensation should be accompanied by accountability measures, institutional reforms, and guarantees against future violations. The programme is expected to benefit nearly 2,000 victims identified through a nationwide verification process.
President William Ruto, alongside government officials, during the presentation of the report on the Framework for Compensation and Reparations for Victims of Human Rights Violations by KNCHR chairperson Claris Ogangah.
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According to the framework developed under the guidance of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), both civilians and security officers affected by violence during demonstrations are eligible for consideration. Victims will be able to submit claims through the Panel of Experts, KNCHR, the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), and other designated government agencies.
President William Ruto described the initiative as a significant step toward acknowledging the suffering experienced by victims and promoting national healing. The reparations programme follows the presentation of a national framework and report to the President by KNCHR after months of consultations and stakeholder engagement.
Human rights organizations have welcomed the move but stressed that compensation should be accompanied by accountability measures, institutional reforms, and guarantees against future violations. The programme is expected to benefit nearly 2,000 victims identified through a nationwide verification process.
President William Ruto, alongside government officials, during the presentation of the report on the Framework for Compensation and Reparations for Victims of Human Rights Violations by KNCHR chairperson Claris Ogangah.
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