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Originally published by Citizen DigitalDecember 4, 2025
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High Court rules Ruto has no power to constitute victims’ compensation panel
High Court rules Ruto has no power to constitute victims’ compensation panel..
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The High Court has ruled that President William Ruto lacks the constitutional power to create a panel for victims' compensation, stating this mandate belongs to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR).
- The Court directed that the relevant report be submitted to the KNCHR, which must undertake necessary actions and amendments within 30 days to align with the Constitution.
- The panel, established via an August 25 Kenya Gazette notice, was tasked with compensating victims of police brutality during anti-government protests, which resulted in over 120 deaths.
- The panel was chaired by Ruto's senior advisor on constitutional affairs and human rights, Prof. Makau Mutua, with Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo as Vice-Chair.
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