Irungu Houghton, Executive Director of Amnesty International Kenya, has suspended his participation in the Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Protests and Demonstrations. This withdrawal follows a High Court injunction that halted the panel’s operations.

• The High Court issued conservatory orders on Monday, suspending the implementation of President William Ruto’s directive establishing the panel.
• Houghton clarified he had not attended any meetings or performed duties for the panel beyond the official swearing-in ceremony.
• The matter is scheduled for mention on October 6 before the High Court in Kerugoya.