Amnesty International Kenya has demanded justice for victims of enforced disappearance, calling on the government to establish the fate of missing persons, hold perpetrators accountable and provide compensation to victims and their families. The organisation made the call on Sunday, August 30, 2026, as Kenya marked the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances.
The government has responded to concerns over the compensation of victims of enforced disappearance, saying claims filed under the category are still undergoing review. The Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Human Rights Violations said cases involving enforced disappearance are complex and require intensive investigation and verification before a decision can be made.
The Government’s Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Human Rights Violations has stated that hundreds of victims have been paid off and others are waiting for their payments following the countrywide public demonstrations. According to a statement issued by the panel on Friday, July 3, 2026, in Nairobi, the panel said the public
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