Panel dismisses claims protest victims’ compensation has stalled, pledges to publish list

Panel dismisses claims protest victims’ compensation has stalled, pledges to publish list
Panel dismisses claims protest victims’ compensation has stalled, pledges to publish list - Panel Chairperson Prof Makau Mutua. (Photo: X/Makau Mutua)
Panel Chairperson Prof Makau Mutua. (Photo: X/Makau Mutua)

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The Panel said the growing number of claims being submitted reflects increasing public confidence in the programme and encouraged victims who have not yet applied to come forward.

The Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Human Rights Violations has dismissed claims that compensation for victims of demonstrations and public protests has stalled, saying the exercise is ongoing and verified claimants continue to receive payments.
In a statement issued Thursday, Panel Chairperson Prof Makau Mutua said reports suggesting the compensation programme had ceased were false and had created unnecessary confusion and distress among victims.
"The Panel has compensated victims and continues to do so. Suggestions that the process has stalled, ceased or is nonexistent are inaccurate and malicious," the statement read in part.

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The Panel said the growing number of claims being submitted reflects increasing public confidence in the programme and encouraged victims who have not yet applied to come forward.
"We encourage any victims who have not yet submitted claims to do so without hesitation. The programme will continue on a rolling basis until every eligible victim is compensated," the statement said.
According to the Panel, the compensation process involves thorough verification and authentication of claims to ensure payments are made only to legitimate beneficiaries.

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It said every claim undergoes scrutiny, eligibility checks and claimant consent before compensation is approved, describing the process as a safeguard against fraud and the misuse of public funds rather than an unnecessary delay.
"This rigorous approach is not a delay; it is a safeguard against fraud and a guarantee that public funds are directed to those who genuinely deserve them," the statement said, adding that the Panel "will not compromise on this standard of accountability."
The Panel also cautioned against the spread of misinformation, saying inaccurate reports were causing unnecessary anxiety among victims and undermining confidence in the programme.
To enhance transparency, it said the names of beneficiaries will be published and gazetted periodically, with the final list to be made public at the conclusion of the exercise in accordance with the law and the Data Protection Act, subject to the consent of beneficiaries.
Beyond financial compensation, the Panel said victims visiting its offices at the Kenya International Conference Centre (KICC) in Nairobi can also access counselling and psychosocial support services.

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