Following President William Ruto's directive, families of victims affected by demonstrations between 2017 and the present day in Kenya are welcoming a new government compensation plan aimed at providing relief. This initiative comes after President Ruto announced it. However, the opposition has rejected this framework, particularly Ruto's decision to place the compensation process under his office, with victims also demanding an apology and compensation. Meanwhile, controversy has arisen as State House Nairobi reportedly hosted thousands of Nairobi youth with significant expenditures after the compensation directive.
Victims of recent protests in Kenya are demanding an apology and compensation for damages and injuries sustained. The call comes amidst growing pressure for accountability regarding the handling of demonstrations.
Families of victims affected by demonstrations between 2017 and the present day in Kenya are welcoming a new government compensation plan. This directive comes a day after President William Ruto announced the initiative aimed at providing relief to those injured and the families of those who died during protests, including the family of Peter Macharia.
Following President William Ruto's directive for compensation of demonstration victims, controversy arises as State House Nairobi reportedly hosted thousands of Nairobi youth with significant expenditures. This comes as the family of Peter Macharia, 21, who was killed during Saba Saba demonstrations in Kirinyaga, awaits justice.