By Andrew Kariuki
Victims of recent demonstrations have just one week left to report human rights violations for possible compensation, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has announced.
In a statement released on Friday, KNCHR Chairperson Claris Ogangah urged individuals injured during protests, as well as families who lost loved ones, to submit their claims before the April 3, 2026 deadline.
Ogangah said the commission is in the final stages of developing a national framework for compensation and reparations, noting that the remaining week of the 60-day reporting window is critical to ensure all legitimate claims are captured.
She described the current phase as the final opportunity for victims to document their cases, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive reporting to support the compensation process.
The framework is anchored on KNCHR’s constitutional mandate and is supported by a Gazette Notice, a court ruling, and a Presidential Proclamation directing the commission to develop and submit a reparations plan within 60 days.
Ogangah stressed that KNCHR remains the only institution mandated to receive and document protest-related human rights violation claims for purposes of compensation.
Victims have been advised to provide supporting documentation, including medical reports, P3 forms, police occurrence book (OB) numbers, and post-mortem reports where applicable.
Those unable to visit KNCHR offices physically can submit their claims through the commission’s digital platforms, including email, SMS, and social media channels.
The commission also directed victims to its Nairobi headquarters and regional offices across the country for assistance in filing claims.
KNCHR reassured the public that while the current exercise focuses on protest-related violations within the specified period, the commission will continue to handle other human rights cases beyond the deadline under its broader mandate.
