Human Rights Victims Given November 14 Compensation Deadline

Police Officers and a protester during 25th June 2024 Protests

The Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Human Rights Violations has set November 14, 2026, as the deadline for new claims. The panel has urged eligible victims who have not applied to submit their documents before the deadline.

In a statement, the panel said it would stop receiving new compensation applications after November 14. It warned that people who miss the deadline may not have their claims considered under the current submission window.

“The Panel will stop receiving all new victim claims for compensation by 14th November, 2026,” the panel stated. It encouraged affected individuals to file their applications early to ensure they are considered.

All submitted claims to undergo verification

The panel said every claim received within the required period would undergo verification and authentication. The process will cover both newly submitted applications and claims already received.

Applicants will be informed about the outcome of their submissions after the assessment process is completed. The panel also said it would continue engaging victims and beneficiaries to address concerns and provide updates.

The compensation programme targets people who suffered human rights violations in different circumstances. These include victims affected by demonstrations, public protests and other recognised forms of harm.

Compensation covers deaths, injuries and losses

The panel is processing claims involving deaths, physical injuries, sexual violence and economic losses. Other forms of harm recognised under the programme are also being considered.

The announcement follows an earlier approval of Ksh83.65 million for 259 compensation claims on October 8. The payments were approved during the programme’s sixth phase and covered civilian victims and uniformed officers.

Of the approved amount, Ksh35 million was allocated to 35 people with severe injuries. Another Ksh27 million was approved for 54 claimants classified as having moderate injuries.

Other payments covered cases involving aggravated injuries, minor injuries and economic losses. The latest deadline announcement does not specify how much money remains available for future compensation claims.

Government set aside Ksh2 billion

The compensation programme followed President William Ruto’s announcement that the government had set aside Ksh2 billion for affected victims. The initiative covers people who suffered injuries or other harm during protests between 2013 and 2025.

The government later indicated that the programme would also extend to families of people whose bodies were recovered from River Yala. Ruto also said it would cover other victims of alleged extrajudicial disappearances.

The programme seeks to provide compensation to eligible victims and affected families through a formal claims process. Applicants are therefore being urged to submit their claims before November 14, as the panel prepares to close new submissions.