Panel Outlines Steps for Protest Victims to Claim State Compensation

The explanation comes days after the government released Ksh448 million for the first phase of the compensation, covering 348 victims with many claiming they were left out...

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Makau Mutua, Chairperson of the Protest Victims Compensation Panel, has detailed the claims process for victims seeking compensation, following complaints of individuals being excluded.

The Kenyan government has released Ksh448 million for the first phase of compensation, covering 348 victims.
Victims must self-identify and submit claims directly to the panel, or through the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) or the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR).
Claims must be connected to protests and demonstrations that took place between 2013 and 2025, with supporting evidence required for verification.

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