President William Ruto announced an initiative to compensate victims of protests in Kenya as part of a national healing and unity plan, aligning with the implementation of the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report. This program aims to address past grievances and move the country forward.

• The compensation exercise is a 120-day program led by Senior Advisor on Constitutional Affairs and Human Rights, Prof. Makau Mutua.
• It will cover civilians and security personnel harmed or killed during demonstrations and protests since 2017.
• The initiative will also prioritize the actualization of the two-thirds gender rule, a commitment made by President Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga, under the NADCO framework.

President William Ruto has established a coordinating framework for the compensation of victims of protests and riots in Kenya, appointing Makua Mutua, his senior advisor on Constitutional Affairs and Human Rights, to lead the initiative.

• The framework will be active for 120 days from the date of the announcement.
• The team will comprise members from the Office of the President, the Office of the Attorney General, the Treasury, and the Ministry of the Interior.
• Makua Mutua's official designation is principal coordinator of the state intervention and compensation framework.

President William Ruto has established a new team to coordinate compensation for victims of protests in Kenya since 2017. This initiative seeks to address the human and economic costs associated with political unrest, balancing constitutional freedoms with civic responsibility.

• The program, lasting 120 days, will compensate both civilians and security personnel who suffered injuries or lost their lives.
• Senior Advisor on Constitutional Affairs and Human Rights Makau Mutua has been appointed as the principal coordinator.
• The Executive Office of the President will collaborate with the Office of the Attorney General, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, and the National Treasury on this effort.