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
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has urged victims of protest-related violations to submit their claims before the April 3, 2026, deadline. In a statement released on March 26, the commission called on individuals who suffered injuries, lost relatives, or experienced rights abuses during protests to come forward without delay. It stressed that