Protest victims compensation panel warns against politicizing process

The team urged victims of police brutality to continue reporting the cases before the lapse of a 21-day window...

✨ Key Highlights

The Kenyan protest victim compensation committee is urging politicians to refrain from politicizing the reparations process for victims of nationwide protests. The committee aims to create a verified list of eligible victims for compensation by June.

A total of Ksh.2 billion has been allocated for victims of protests in 2017, 2024, and 2025.
Key organizations involved are the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) and the Committee overseeing the Implementation of the Ten-Point Agenda and the NADCO Report (COIN-10).
Victims of police brutality are encouraged to report their cases within a 21-day window, with stern legal action threatened against those filing false claims.

Continue Reading

Read the complete article from Citizen Digital

📰 Read Full Article

Related News

top4h ago

Nigerian National Arrested Amid Ongoing Narcotic Investigation

Kenyan police, in an intelligence-led operation on March 15, arrested a Nigerian national and a Kenyan accomplice in Ruaka, Kiambu County, following a drug bust.

Kenyans

📰 Read Full Story

top7h ago

French Naval Vessels Make Port Call in Mombasa to Boost Maritime Security

French naval vessels, the Dixmude and the Aconit, made a port call in Mombasa, Kenya from March 13 to March 16 as part of a mission to enhance maritime security.

Capital News

📰 Read Full Story

top9h ago

Police Arrest 24 Members of A Suspected Unregistered Sect in Juja

Police in Juja Sub-County have arrested 24 members of a suspected unregistered religious sect during a security operation in the Juja Farm area.

Capital News

📰 Read Full Story

top15h ago

Dr Obwaka spends third night in police custody

Veteran obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr. Job Obwaka has spent his third night in police custody following his arrest on Friday. The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) is calling for his release, citing concerns about potential misuse of state power.

The Standard

📰 Read Full Story