Ruto orders KNHCR to develop compensation plan for protests victims

President Ruto directs KNCHR to develop framework for compensating protest victims within 60 days, re-appoints panel of experts to oversee payments...

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President William Ruto has directed the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) to develop a framework for compensating victims of protests within 60 days.

The directive aims to establish a process for compensating victims of violations of human rights stemming from demonstrations and public protests.
The KNCHR is tasked with creating this guiding framework.
A reappointment of the panel of experts, chaired by Professor Makau Mutua, will oversee the implementation of these payments once the framework is developed.

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