New KNCHR plan sets Sh2.5 million payout for deaths, torture and rights abuses

New KNCHR plan sets Sh2.5 million payout for deaths, torture and rights abuses
New KNCHR plan sets Sh2.5 million payout for deaths, torture and rights abuses

Victims of enforced disappearances would be entitled to at least Sh1.5 million, while survivors of torture would receive a minimum of Sh2 million, plus medical costs.

The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has proposed a compensation framework for victims of human rights violations, outlining minimum monetary awards based on the nature and severity of the abuse. The recommendations are aimed at delivering justice and restitution to victims while promoting accountability for those responsible for the violations.
Under the proposed framework, violations involving the right to life — including fatal shootings, deaths in custody and deaths during demonstrations — would attract a minimum compensation of Sh2.5 million, in addition to medical expenses. Victims of enforced disappearances would be entitled to at least Sh1.5 million, while survivors of torture would receive a minimum of Sh2 million, plus medical costs.
The framework also proposes compensation for physical injuries, sexual violence, arbitrary arrests and detention, as well as property-related losses. Victims who suffer severe physical injuries would receive at least Sh1 million, while cases involving aggravated sexual violence would attract Sh2 million. Survivors of rape and sexual assault would be entitled to a minimum of Sh750,000. Those subjected to arbitrary arrest and detention, as well as victims of minor injuries, would receive at least Sh50,000. Individuals who incur business losses as a result of human rights violations would qualify for compensation of no less than Sh100,000.

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In addition to financial compensation, the Commission called for a public apology to victims, accompanied by guarantees of non-repetition. It also recommended the establishment of a time-bound plan to implement court rulings and human rights decisions, while urging the immediate provision of interim compensation to victims pending the enactment of a comprehensive legal framework.
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