The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has raised concern over escalating political violence and electoral malpractices during the ongoing Ol Kalou Constituency by-election campaigns, warning that the situation threatens the integrity of the electoral process. In a statement issued on Monday, July 13, the Commission said it was deeply disturbed by reports of
The Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Human Rights Violations has clarified that victims of abductions and other human rights violations qualify for compensation under the government’s ongoing ex gratia reparations programme. However, the Panel emphasized that the initiative does not amount to an admission of liability and does not interfere with ongoing
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has explained why it has not been able to reach all victims of police brutality, citing budget constraints even as efforts to develop a national compensation framework continue. In a statement dated Wednesday, April 1, 2026, the Commission said it is currently working on a framework for