The Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Human Rights Violations has approved Ksh83.65 million for 259 claims under the sixth phase of its compensation programme.
In an update issued on Thursday, October 8, Panel Chairperson Makau Mutua disclosed that the latest phase covers civilians and uniformed officers who suffered human rights violations, including cases arising from demonstrations and public protests.
“The Panel has processed claims under various categories of harm in this Phase VI of the compensation programme that includes both civilian victims and uniformed officers who suffered human rights violations, including those arising from demonstrations and public protests,” the update stated.
The verified claims were assessed based on the severity and nature of harm suffered by each claimant.
Four claims classified as aggravated injuries were awarded Ksh2 million each, while two others in the same category received Ksh1.5 million each. Another aggravated injury claim was approved for Ksh2.5 million.
The panel further allocated Ksh35 million to 35 victims who suffered severe injuries, with each claimant receiving Ksh1 million.
A total of 54 claims involving moderate injuries were awarded Ksh500,000 each, bringing the amount allocated to the category to Ksh27 million.
For minor injuries, the programme approved Ksh6.65 million for 133 claims, with each claimant receiving Ksh50,000.
Another 30 claims relating to economic losses were awarded a combined Ksh1.5 million.
Mutua noted that every claim goes through a verification and authentication process before the panel makes a compensation decision.
The panel also called on people who believe they qualify for compensation but have not yet filed claims to come forward through its official channels.
The latest compensation figures come days after President William Ruto announced that the government had set aside Ksh2 billion to compensate victims of protests between 2013 and 2025.
Speaking during the handover of the Raila Odinga Mausoleum in Bondo on Wednesday, October 7, Ruto indicated that the compensation would also cover families of people whose bodies were recovered from River Yala, as well as other victims of alleged extrajudicial disappearances.
