In a gazette notice dated March 6, the President instructed the human rights commission to prepare and submit a detailed plan outlining how individuals who suffered human rights violations during demonstrations will be compensated.
The directive specifically includes victims of the youth-led protests that occurred across the country in 2024 and 2025.
According to the proclamation, KNCHR has been given 60 days from the date of the directive to complete the task and publish a report outlining the proposed framework.
According to the proclamation, KNCHR has been given 60 days from the date of the directive to complete the task and publish a report outlining the proposed framework.
In the notice, President Ruto stated that the initiative aims to ensure justice and accountability for those affected by violent incidents during demonstrations.
He noted that the move is in line with his constitutional duty to uphold the rule of law and protect human rights as stipulated in Article 131 of the Constitution.
The framework is expected to cover different categories of victims, including families who lost loved ones, individuals who sustained life-altering injuries, and people whose rights were violated during demonstrations and civil unrest.
The directive follows guidance issued earlier by the High Court in Kerugoya, which indicated that the appropriate mechanism for handling compensation claims for protest victims should involve KNCHR.
The framework is expected to cover different categories of victims, including families who lost loved ones, individuals who sustained life-altering injuries, and people whose rights were violated during demonstrations and civil unrest.
The directive follows guidance issued earlier by the High Court in Kerugoya, which indicated that the appropriate mechanism for handling compensation claims for protest victims should involve KNCHR.
The court’s observation played a key role in shaping the government’s approach toward addressing grievances related to demonstrations.
President Ruto’s latest proclamation replaces a previous directive issued in August 2025 that had established an initial plan for reparations for victims of demonstrations, protests, and riots.
Under the revised directive, a panel of experts created under the earlier order will now operate as an internal administrative mechanism within the Office of the President.
President Ruto’s latest proclamation replaces a previous directive issued in August 2025 that had established an initial plan for reparations for victims of demonstrations, protests, and riots.
Under the revised directive, a panel of experts created under the earlier order will now operate as an internal administrative mechanism within the Office of the President.
The panel’s role will be to support the implementation of the framework once it is developed, without interfering with the work of KNCHR.
Head of Public Service Felix Koskei also announced the appointment of a panel of experts to assist in implementing the compensation plan.
Head of Public Service Felix Koskei also announced the appointment of a panel of experts to assist in implementing the compensation plan.
The team will be chaired by constitutional lawyer Makau Mutua and includes several professionals from legal, governance, and civil society backgrounds.
The panel will serve for a period of 90 days and is expected to facilitate transparency, accountability, and proper documentation during the implementation of the compensation framework.
The panel will serve for a period of 90 days and is expected to facilitate transparency, accountability, and proper documentation during the implementation of the compensation framework.
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