The High Court in Kerugoya has temporarily halted the implementation of President William Ruto’s directive to establish a compensation framework for victims of demonstrations and public protests. Justice Kizito Magare issued conservatory orders, effectively suspending the work of the Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Demonstrations and Public Protests.

• The court stayed the commencement of the panel's mandate and suspended the implementation of Gazette Notice No. 12002 of August 25, 2025.
• The application, dated September 5, 2025, was certified as urgent and will be heard inter partes.
• Respondents and interested parties have seven days to file responses, with submissions due by September 30, and the matter is set for mention on October 6.