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February 12, 2026
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Gen Z protest victims petition Judiciary, Parliament to fast-track compensation
A group of Kenyans injured and those whose families were affected during the youth-led Gen Z protests has petitioned the Judiciary and Parliament over compensation...
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Victims and relatives affected by the youth-led Gen Z protests in Kenya have petitioned the Judiciary and Parliament, urging them to accelerate compensation claims. They state that years after the demonstrations, their lives are devastated by injuries and financial hardship, while the compensation process remains slow.
- At least 100 people reportedly lost their lives, and dozens suffered bullet injuries during the protests, according to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR).
- Brian Chege, a casual construction worker, was shot in the leg during the July 7, last year Saba Saba protests in Githurai 45, hindering his ability to work.
- Magdalene Naliaka, a cobbler from Kawangware, witnessed her son's fatal shooting during the June 2024 protests and had her stall destroyed.
- A compensation panel formed by President William Ruto to assess claims has been criticized by victims for its slow progress.
- The petition, received by the Clerk of the National Assembly and the Deputy Registrar of the Supreme Court, seeks urgent judicial prioritization and adequate parliamentary funding for compensation.
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