Panel Approves Ksh 83.65M Compensation for 259 Human Rights Violation Claims

The Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Human Rights Violations approved Ksh 83.65 million for 259 claims, including civilians and police officers involved in protests. Compensation amounts vary based on injury severity, from Ksh 50,000 for minor injuries to Ksh 2 million for aggravated injuries. President William Ruto announced that the government has allocated 2 billion Ksh to compensate victims of protests from 2013 to 2025, including families of those recovered from River Yala and other victims of extrajudicial disappearances. The panel encourages eligible individuals to submit claims through its official channels.