President Ruto Orders Compensation for Protest Victims, Opposed by Opposition - August 2025

President William Ruto has issued directives for the establishment of a compensation framework for victims of protest violence. This initiative aims to address grievances of individuals injured during demonstrations dating back to 2017. However, the opposition in Kenya has rejected President Ruto's decision, specifically opposing his move to place the compensation process under his office rather than an independent body like the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR).