C
Originally published by Citizen Digital
📰 Read Full Article
February 5, 2026
3d ago

Public participation begins with calls to expand compensation for police brutality victims

Public participation begins with calls to expand compensation for police brutality victims

Speaking in Kisumu, participants called for the expansion of the compensation scheme to include victims affected by the 2007/2008 post-election skirmishes.The government also came under sharp criticis.....

✨ Key Highlights

Public participation sessions for the Committee for the Implementation of the Ten-Point Agenda have commenced, with calls to expand compensation for victims of police brutality to include those affected by the 2007/2008 post-election skirmishes. The government faced criticism for alleged opulence in various empowerment programs.

  • The committee's mandate concludes in approximately one month, with Kenyans expressing dissatisfaction over implementation status.
  • Residents Arnolda Abonyo and Abong’o Abong’o criticized government opulence, questioning the focus on development while citizens face hardship.
  • Point six of the agenda, focusing on compensation for protest victims, was a key discussion point, with victims of the 2007/2008 post-election skirmishes demanding inclusion.
  • Committee members, including Fatuma Ibrahim and Chairperson Dr. Agnes Zani, rebuked ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna for disparaging their work.

Continue Reading

Read the complete article from Citizen Digital

📰 Read Full Article
Advertisement
Advertisement