High Court awards Ksh.38.6M to Kisumu protest victims, orders police reforms

In a landmark judgment delivered by Justice Alfred Mabeya, the court found that State agencies violated fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution, including.....

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The High Court has awarded Ksh.38.6 million in compensation to victims of police brutality during protests in Kisumu and ordered significant reforms in how demonstrations are managed.

Ksh.38,627,050 awarded to victims and families.
Justice Alfred Mabeya delivered the landmark judgment, citing violations of fundamental constitutional rights.
Court ordered prompt, transparent investigations and the development of regulations for public demonstrations and use of force within 90 days.

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