KNCHR: Why Sh2bn protest victims fund may not be enough

KNCHR warns Sh2bn protest victims fund may fall short, Chairperson Claris Ogangah calls on public to submit evidence of violations in 2017, 2024 and 2025 for verification...

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The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) is warning that the allocated Sh2 billion for protest victims compensation may be insufficient due to thousands of unverified cases.

Sh2 billion allocated for compensating victims of state-linked violence in 2017, 2024, and 2025.
KNCHR, in conjunction with the Committee on the Implementation of the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) Report and the 10-Point Agenda (COIN-10), is urging citizens and organizations to submit evidence by April 3.
Politicians are urged to stay out of the compensation process to ensure victims achieve closure, as confirmed by a Kerugoya High Court ruling affirming the KNCHR's mandate.

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