Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi and Makau Mutua, who leads a new presidential committee, have clashed over the necessity of the committee. The committee was established by President William Ruto to compensate victims of violent demonstrations and public protests that have occurred since 2017.

• Muturi contends the Victims Protection Act 2014 is sufficient for payouts, stating, "We don’t need any new legislation."
• Makau Mutua was appointed on August 8 to lead the compensation initiative, tasked with a 120-day timeline.
• The dispute highlights differing views on the effectiveness of existing legislation versus the need for new frameworks to address victim compensation following protests, including those in 2023 led by the Azimio la Umoja coalition.