Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale is advocating for the expansion of Kenya's government compensation plan to include victims of past state-led atrocities in Northeastern Kenya. This call comes as President William Ruto recently unveiled a framework to compensate victims of recent demonstrations.

• Duale specifically mentioned victims from incidents like Wagalla, Garissa Gubay, and Malmakari, as well as those killed and dumped in River Yala and River Tana during President Uhuru Kenyatta's regime.
• The President's compensation plan covers civilians and security officers killed or injured in demonstrations since 2017, with Senior Advisor on Constitutional Affairs and Human Rights Makau Mutua coordinating the 120-day exercise.
• Recent anti-government demonstrations between March and July 2023 led to Human Rights Watch documenting 31 unlawful killings by police, including unarmed protesters and children.