Waziri Mayai Wa Maradhi
JF-Expert Member
- Jan 28, 2026
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The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has proposed a raft of compensation packages for protest victims in its Reparations Guidelines, 2026.
As people hurt during protests and families who lost loved ones were urged to come forward before the deadline of April 3, 2026, the Commission stated that all qualified victims should receive sufficient financial compensation and other medical packages.
KNCHR is currently seeking memoranda and public input on the proposed reparations guidelines by April 27,2026
The claims may be instituted by a person acting on behalf of another person who cannot act in their own name, a person acting as a member of a group or class of persons, a person acting in the public interest, an association acting in the interest of one or more of its members or those who suffered collective harm.
These claims can be lodged in a prescribed form and signed by the victim or their representative, orally or through official electronic means.
Assessing the type of infringement, the length of time the alleged violation occurred, and the victim's injuries will all be factors in calculating the proper amount of damages.
It has been suggested that victims of fatal shootings, deaths in detention, or protests should receive at least Ksh. 3,000,000 in addition to medical and funeral costs and a public apology.
Victims of enforced disappearances and abductions should receive a minimum of Ksh.2,000,000 and psychosocial support.
Likewise, victims who suffered Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) are recommended to receive Ksh.4,000,000 plus medical expenses, a public apology and psychosocial support.
Victims of unlawful arrest and detention should receive a minimum Ksh.200,000 accompanied by a public apology; those who suffered severe physical injury (bullet wounds, amputation) should receive Ksh.1 million with medical expenses, disability benefits and a public apology.
Victims of psychological trauma will receive a minimum of Ksh.250,000,
The government, in the supplementary budget 2025/2026, has allocated Ksh.2 billion for compensation of victims of demonstrations and police brutality.
As people hurt during protests and families who lost loved ones were urged to come forward before the deadline of April 3, 2026, the Commission stated that all qualified victims should receive sufficient financial compensation and other medical packages.
KNCHR is currently seeking memoranda and public input on the proposed reparations guidelines by April 27,2026
The claims may be instituted by a person acting on behalf of another person who cannot act in their own name, a person acting as a member of a group or class of persons, a person acting in the public interest, an association acting in the interest of one or more of its members or those who suffered collective harm.
These claims can be lodged in a prescribed form and signed by the victim or their representative, orally or through official electronic means.
Assessing the type of infringement, the length of time the alleged violation occurred, and the victim's injuries will all be factors in calculating the proper amount of damages.
It has been suggested that victims of fatal shootings, deaths in detention, or protests should receive at least Ksh. 3,000,000 in addition to medical and funeral costs and a public apology.
Victims of enforced disappearances and abductions should receive a minimum of Ksh.2,000,000 and psychosocial support.
Likewise, victims who suffered Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) are recommended to receive Ksh.4,000,000 plus medical expenses, a public apology and psychosocial support.
Victims of unlawful arrest and detention should receive a minimum Ksh.200,000 accompanied by a public apology; those who suffered severe physical injury (bullet wounds, amputation) should receive Ksh.1 million with medical expenses, disability benefits and a public apology.
Victims of psychological trauma will receive a minimum of Ksh.250,000,
The government, in the supplementary budget 2025/2026, has allocated Ksh.2 billion for compensation of victims of demonstrations and police brutality.
