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June 16, 2026
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Kindiki: Kenya’s reparations plan focuses on healing, not just compensation

Kindiki: Kenya’s reparations plan focuses on healing, not just compensation

The report of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights submitted to President William Ruto has marked the beginning of a national shift toward restorative justice and repairing relationships among Kenyans, with leaders describing it as a foundational step in addressing harm ..

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Kenya has launched a new reparations framework for victims of demonstrations, emphasizing healing and restorative justice over mere compensation.

  • The plan, presented to President William Ruto, signifies a move towards repairing relationships between citizens and state institutions.
  • Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki, speaking at State House, Nairobi, called the framework a foundational step in addressing harm and promoting accountability.
  • Kindiki stated, "Today we are not talking compensation; we are talking reparation because we cannot compensate death," highlighting the focus on intangible harms.

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