Ruto Appoints Senior Advisor to Lead Protest Victims Compensation Plan

The plan to run for 120 days...

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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.

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President Ruto Initiates Compensation for Protest Victims - August 2025

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. He has established a new team to coordinate compensation for victims of protests in Kenya since 2017. Furthermore, President Ruto appointed Makua Mutua, his senior advisor on Constitutional Affairs and Human Rights, to lead this coordinating framework for the compensation of victims of protests and riots, aiming to address human and economic costs while balancing constitutional freedoms with civic responsibility.