The Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Human Rights Violations has approved Ksh83.65 million for 259 claims under the sixth phase of its compensation programme. In an update issued on Thursday, October 8, Panel Chairperson Makau Mutua revealed that the latest phase covers both civilians and uniformed officers who suffered human rights violations, including those linked to demonstrations and protests. “The Panel has processed claims under various categories of harm in this Phase VI of the compensation programme that includes both civilian victims and uniformed officers who suffered human rights violations, including those arising from demonstrations and public protests,” the update stated.According to the panel, the verified claims were assessed according to different categories of harm, with four aggravated injury claims receiving Ksh2 million each.Two other aggravated injury claims were awarded Ksh1.5 million each, while another claimant was approved Ksh2.5 million. The panel also approved Ksh35 million for 35 people classified as having suffered severe injuries. A further 54 claims involving moderate injuries were awarded Ksh500,000 each, bringing that category’s total to Ksh27 million. The programme also approved Ksh6.65 million for 133 claims involving minor injuries, with each claimant receiving Ksh50,000. Another 30 claims linked to economic losses were awarded a combined Ksh1.5 million. Mutua said all submissions undergo verification and authentication before compensation decisions are made.The panel urged individuals who believe they qualify but have not submitted claims to come forward through its official channels. The latest figures come after President William Ruto said the government had set aside Ksh2 billion to compensate victims of protests between 2013 and 2025.During the Raila Odinga Mausoleum handover event in Bondo on Wednesday, he said the compensation would be extended to families of people whose bodies were recovered from River Yala and other victims of alleged extrajudicial disappearances.
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