Govt Issues Second Phase Update as Protest Victim Compensation Hits Ksh 674 Million

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 has responded positively to the program to the extent that hundreds of new claims have been made shortly after issuing a notice for claims.

“The Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Human Rights Violations, including those arising from demonstrations and public protests, would like to inform the public of the progress of the compensation programme,” the panel indicated.

Over 400 New Claims Received

The panel disclosed that interest in the programme has continued to grow, leading to a sharp rise in applications from victims seeking compensation.

“The response from victims has been highly positive, as reflected in the sharp increase in claims coming in. Since the panel made the call for claimants to come forward two weeks ago, we have received over 400 claims, including at our KICC offices. We have also received additional names from IPOA and KNCHR,” the statement read.

The experts further announced that another batch of claims has now been fully verified and processed.

“In the second phase of compensation, 157 claims have been fully processed, comprising 100 injuries and 57 fatalities,” the notice added.

The panel broke down the approved claims as follows:

• 57 fatality claims at Ksh 3 million each, amounting to Ksh 171 million.
• 19 severe injury claims at Ksh 1 million each, totaling Ksh 19 million.
• 57 moderate injury claims at Ksh 500,000 each, amounting to Ksh 28.5 million.
• 18 minor injury claims at Ksh 50,000 each, totaling Ksh 900,000.
• Six aggravated sexual offence claims at Ksh 1 million each, amounting to Ksh 6 million.

The combined value of the second phase stands at Ksh 225.4 million.

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Ksh 674.1 Million Already Paid

The panel also provided an update on the overall compensation programme, indicating that payments have continued to reach verified beneficiaries.

“To date, 505 victims have been compensated, with total disbursements of Ksh 674,100,000. This number includes Ksh 448,700,000 disbursed in the initial phase. This translates to 56% of all the claims received and processed. The Panel has also received confirmation of disbursement from many victims,” the statement read.

The panel emphasized that every successful application had undergone extensive verification before approval.

“Every approved claim has undergone the strictest scrutiny for verification and authentication to confirm eligibility,” the panel stated.

The experts assured Kenyans that transparency would remain central throughout the entire compensation process.

“We assure the public that at the end of the compensation process, we shall, in accordance with the law and in full compliance with accountability and transparency, make public the list of all the beneficiaries,” the panel added.

The panel also appealed to victims who have not completed the application process to do so immediately.

“Importantly, victims who have yet to file a claim, give their consent, or share their bank and payment details should do so without delay,” the statement read.

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Programme to Continue Until Every Eligible Victim Is Paid

The panel highlighted its commitment to ensuring that every eligible claimant receives compensation.

“The programme will continue on a rolling basis until every eligible victim is compensated. We remain committed to ensuring prompt, fair, and dignified compensation for all verified victims. The Panel continues to provide regular public updates on progress,” the panel stated.

The experts acknowledged concerns raised by members of the public regarding other categories of human rights violations.

“The public has raised some questions about the consideration of certain harms by the Panel. This includes enforced disappearances and torture. To answer this and other questions, the Panel attaches here supplementary FAQs,” the statement read.

The panel also paid tribute to victims who had come forward despite difficult experiences.

“To the victims, your courage in coming forward has made this possible. We continue to honour your resilience and dignity as we make steady progress, and we shall not rest until every victim gets justice,” the victims compensation panel stated.

Victims visiting the panel’s offices were reminded that psychosocial support remains available throughout the compensation process.

“Victims visiting our offices are also informed that psychological support services are available on-site to assist with any emotional or mental health needs arising from their experiences. Our team is ready to offering counselling and psychosocial care in a safe environment,” the notice concluded.

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