The Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Human Rights Violations has processed 157 claims valued at Ksh96.95 million under the seventh phase of the government’s compensation programme.
In an update issued on Thursday, November 5, 2026, the Panel said the claims cover different categories of harm suffered by civilians and uniformed officers, including victims of human rights violations arising from demonstrations and public protests.
According to the Panel, the seventh phase has addressed claims involving fatalities, aggravated injuries, severe injuries, moderate injuries, minor injuries and economic loss.
The breakdown indicates that one fatality claim was verified, attracting compensation of Ksh3 million.
Under aggravated injuries, five claims were processed, with compensation amounts ranging from Ksh1.5 million to Ksh2.5 million per claim. The table lists three claims at Ksh1.5 million each, one at Ksh2 million and another at Ksh2.5 million.
The Panel also verified 47 claims involving severe injuries, with each claimant allocated Ksh1 million, translating to Ksh47 million.
A further 74 claims were categorised as moderate injuries, attracting Ksh500,000 each, while 19 claims involving minor injuries were allocated Ksh50,000 apiece.
In addition, 11 claims relating to economic loss were verified, with each claimant allocated Ksh50,000.
The Panel said it continues to receive claims through various official channels and is making progress in processing and compensating victims across the different categories of harm.
It reiterated its commitment to ensuring that no eligible individual is left out of the compensation programme, urging those who have not yet submitted their claims to do so before the deadline.
The Panel announced that it will cease receiving new compensation claims on November 14, 2026, giving prospective beneficiaries just over a week from the date of the latest update to submit their applications.
It further clarified that every claim received undergoes strict verification and authentication before a decision is made. Claimants are subsequently notified of the outcome within a reasonable period.
The Panel also said it continues to engage directly with victims, their families and beneficiaries to address concerns, provide updates on the status of applications and ensure that those seeking compensation are treated with dignity and respect.
The compensation programme targets people who suffered human rights violations, including those affected by demonstrations and public protests, as well as their families and other eligible beneficiaries.
The latest update forms part of the Panel's ongoing efforts to process claims and facilitate compensation for victims, with the November 14 deadline marking the final opportunity for those yet to apply to submit their claims.
