The Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Human Rights Violations has set November 14, 2026, as the deadline for receiving new claims from victims seeking compensation for violations, including those arising from demonstrations and public protests.
In a public notice issued on October 5, the panel urged victims who have not yet submitted their claims to do so before the deadline to ensure they are considered under the compensation programme.
The panel, chaired by Professor Makau Mutua, said it was committed to ensuring that no eligible victim is left behind as it moves towards concluding the claim intake process.
It clarified that all claims received by the deadline, including those already submitted, would undergo verification and authentication before decisions are made.
The panel said each claimant would be informed of the outcome of their application in due course, while appealing for patience and trust as the process continues.
“Every claim received by the deadline, including those already submitted, will be processed,” the panel said in the notice.
The compensation programme covers various categories of harm, including fatalities, physical injuries, sexual violence, economic losses and other recognised forms of harm resulting from human rights violations.
The panel said it continued to make progress in processing claims and compensating victims across the different categories, adding that it would provide periodic updates to the public on the programme's implementation.
It also reaffirmed its commitment to engaging directly with victims and beneficiaries to address concerns, clarify the status of claims and ensure applicants are treated with dignity and respect.
The panel said these engagements were intended to help victims understand the process and receive clarification on the progress of their applications.
The November 14 deadline marks the end of the period for submitting new claims.
However, the panel's notice indicates that processing will continue beyond the intake period as officials verify applications and make decisions on individual claims.
Victims who have not submitted their applications have therefore been encouraged to act before the deadline.
The panel is based at the Kenya International Conference Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, where it operates from the ground floor.
Applicants seeking clarification or further information can contact the panel through its hotline, +254 141 441 294, or email info@victimscompensation.go.ke.
Its offices are open from Monday to Friday, between 8am and 5pm East Africa Time.
Professor Mutua, who serves as chairperson and principal coordinator, signed the notice on behalf of the panel, which is mandated to address compensation claims arising from human rights violations, including those linked to demonstrations and public protests.
