KNCHR issues proposed compensation packages for protest victims; Ksh.3M for death, Ksh.4M for SGBV
KNCHR issues proposed compensation packages for protest victims; Ksh.3M for death, Ksh.4M for SGBV
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has proposed a raft of compensation packages for protest victims in its Reparations Guidelines, 2026.
The Commission said that all eligible victims should be awarded appropriate monetary compensation and other medical packages as individuals injured during protests, as well as families who lost loved ones, were expected to come forward before the April 3, 2026, deadline.
KNCHR now seeks public participation and memoranda on the proposed reparations guidelines by April 27, 2026.
In the compensation framework for human rights violations, eligible persons have the right to lodge a reparations claim to any relevant State Agency.
The claims may be instituted by a person acting on behalf of another person who cannot act in their own name, a person acting as a member of a group or class of persons, a person acting in the public interest, an association acting in the interest of one or more of its members or those who suffered collective harm.
These claims can be lodged in a prescribed form and signed by the victim or their representative, orally or through official electronic means.
The criteria for determining the appropriate quantum of damages will include scrutiny on the nature of the violation, the duration over which the alleged violation occurred and harm suffered by the victim.
It has therefore been recommended that victims of fatal shootings, death in custody or during demonstrations should receive a minimum of Ksh.3,000,000 plus Medical and Funeral Expenses, and a public apology.
Victims of enforced disappearances and abductions should receive a minimum of Ksh.2,000,000 and psychosocial support under the Social Health Authority (SHA) cover.
Likewise, victims who suffered Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) are recommended to receive Ksh.4,000,000 plus medical expenses, a public apology and psychosocial support under SHA.
KNCHR added that victims of unlawful arrest and detention should receive a minimum Ksh.200,000 accompanied by a public apology; those who suffered severe physical injury (bullet wounds, amputation) should receive Ksh.1 million with medical expenses, disability benefits and a public apology.
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Those who suffered moderate physical injuries (dislocation, fractures) are proposed to get a minimum of Ksh.500,000, medical expenses, disability benefits, and an apology while those who sustained minor injuries will receive a minimum of Ksh.100,000 with similar benefits.
Victims of psychological trauma will receive a minimum of Ksh.250,000, psychosocial support under SHA and an apology.
Those whose property was damaged or looted are to receive Ksh.100,000, depending on valuation, as well as an apology.
Victims with extreme medical conditions and vulnerable individuals or groups will be prioritised, as the monetary compensation shall be paid to the victims or their representatives.
The commission added that the determination of reparation awarded in writing will be communicated to the victim within 30 days.
For those who will be dissatisfied with the decisions on eligibility and reparations, they can request reconsideration under their rights for review.
The government, in the supplementary budget 2025/2026, has allocated Ksh.2 billion for compensation of victims of demonstrations and police brutality.
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