The Online Kenyan Logo

The Online Kenyan

K
Originally published by Kenyans
📰 Read Full Article
top
June 16, 2026
1h ago

Orengo Hits Out at Govt Over Ksh2Billion Compensation Plan

Orengo Hits Out at Govt Over Ksh2Billion Compensation Plan

The statement comes a day after the government announced that victims could begin receiving next week...

✨ Key Highlights

Siaya Governor James Orengo has strongly opposed the government's proposed Ksh2 billion reparations plan for victims of protests, arguing it has been rushed.

  • The governor believes the plan, which includes a reported minimum payout of Ksh2.5 million for a life lost, risks normalizing state violence.
  • The criticism comes from Governor Orengo, an ODM leader, ahead of the Gen Z Memorial on June 25.
  • The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has documented 1,815 compensation claims, confirming violations such as the right to life and freedom from torture.

Continue Reading

Read the complete article from Kenyans

📰 Read Full Article
Advertisement

Related News

Protest victims issue ultimatum over delayed Sh2 billion compensation
Video

Protest victims issue ultimatum over delayed Sh2 billion compensation

C
Citizen TV (Youtube)
6d ago
Inside Govt's Ksh100 Billion Plan to Support Farmers
top3w ago

Inside Govt's Ksh100 Billion Plan to Support Farmers

Kenya's government plans to raise Ksh100 billion through green and climate bonds by 2027 to revolutionize its agriculture sector.

K
Kenyans
📰 Read Full Story
Kindiki: Kenya’s reparations plan focuses on healing, not just compensation
top12h ago

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

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

K
KBC Top Stories
📰 Read Full Story
Joho, Kingi defend Ruto, hit out at opposition over Coast development
politics3w ago

Joho, Kingi defend Ruto, hit out at opposition over Coast development

Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi have defended President William Ruto's administration against opposition criticism regarding development in the Coast region.

S
Standard Politics
📰 Read Full Story
Advertisement