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February 11, 2026
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Protests victims long wait for compensation as court stalls process

Protests victims long wait for compensation as court stalls process

Protest victims hopes for compensation have been put on hold following a court injunction that stopped the panel from scrutinising and processing their petitions..

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Victims of past Kenyan protests face an uncertain wait for compensation after a court halted the government's efforts to provide relief. Thousands of petitioners, including Agutu Boss, a former security detail for Raila Odinga, are left in limbo as legal challenges stall the process.

  • Approximately 6,000 petitions for compensation have been received before the process was stopped.
  • The court ruled that President William Ruto lacked the constitutional authority to establish the compensation panel, asserting the mandate belongs to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR).
  • Agutu Boss, shot during the Saba Saba protest in 2023, highlights suffering endured by victims, some of whom feel forgotten after political reconciliations.

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