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Part of situation: Kenya human rights violation compensation programme (2 clusters)

Kenya Panel approves Ksh83.65 million for 259 human rights violation victims

human rights compensation protest victims Makau Mutua Kenya human rights Phase VI compensation

The Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Human Rights Violations has approved Ksh83.65 million for 259 claims during the sixth phase of its compensation programme. The funds are designated for both civilian victims and uniformed officers who suffered human rights violations, including those resulting from public protests and demonstrations.

The compensation is categorized by the severity of harm. The largest portion, Ksh35 million, is allocated to 35 victims with severe injuries, receiving Ksh1 million each. Moderate injuries account for Ksh27 million distributed among 54 victims at Ksh500,000 each, while 133 victims with minor injuries will receive Ksh50,000 each, totaling Ksh6.65 million.

Additionally, seven claims for aggravated injuries were verified, totaling Ksh13.5 million, with individual payouts ranging from Ksh1.5 million to Ksh2.5 million. Another 30 claims related to economic losses were approved for a combined total of Ksh1.5 million. Panel Chairperson Makau Mutua stated that all claims undergo a verification and authentication process and urged eligible individuals who have not yet applied to use official channels.

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Kenya · Makau Mutua · Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Human Rights Violations · William Ruto

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259 Victims to Receive Ksh83. 6 Million in Latest Compensation Phase [nairobileo.co.ke]
Panel Pays Sh83. 7 million to 259 Victims of Protest - Kahawatungu [kahawatungu.com]
259 Kenyans, Police Approved for Ksh 83. 65M Compensation [www.kenyans.co.ke]