The Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Human Rights Violations has approved KSh83.65 million in compensation for 259 claimants under the sixth phase of its compensation programme.
In an update issued on Thursday, October 8, 2026, Panel Chairperson Makau Mutua said the latest phase covers civilians and uniformed officers who suffered human rights violations, including those linked to demonstrations and protests.
The compensation has been allocated according to the severity of injuries and the economic losses suffered by the claimants. Seven people with aggravated injuries have been allocated KSh13.5 million, while 35 claimants with severe injuries will share KSh35 million.
Another 54 claimants with moderate injuries have been allocated KSh27 million, while 133 people with minor injuries will receive a combined KSh6.65 million. The remaining KSh1.5 million has been allocated to 30 claimants whose claims relate to economic losses.
The allocations account for the full KSh83.65 million approved for the 259 claimants.
Part of a Wider Compensation Programme
The latest approval is part of the government’s efforts to compensate victims of human rights violations associated with demonstrations and public protests. The programme is intended to provide redress to people who suffered injuries and other losses in circumstances covered by the compensation framework.
The latest phase covers both civilians and uniformed officers, including police officers, who suffered human rights violations. The inclusion of uniformed personnel is notable because the compensation programme is not limited to civilians, although the announcement does not specify how many of the 259 claimants are police officers or how much has been allocated to them.
The programme covers violations linked to demonstrations and protests, among other circumstances falling within its mandate. The latest approval, however, does not provide a breakdown of beneficiaries by occupation or identify the specific incidents associated with each claim.
The approval of the claims should be distinguished from the actual disbursement of funds. The announcement confirms that the claims have been approved, but does not, by itself, establish that all beneficiaries have received their compensation.
For affected individuals and families, the next important step will be the disbursement of the approved amounts.
