Senator Kathuri Pushes for State Compensation of Businesses Looted During Demos

Meru Senator Kathuri Murungi on Wednesday moved to push the government to compensate Kenyan business owners who incurred huge losses after their enterprise establishments were looted during the recent anti-government protests. Speaking while submitting amendments to the State of the Nation Motion in the Senate, Kathuri proposed that the state initiate a comprehensive audit and compensate the owners of all affected businesses. The Senator also wants the government to fast-track the insurance compensation for police officers who suffered injuries during the protests. Photo Kathuri MurungiAnother key recommendation from the Senator was to have the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) undertake investigations to identify the organisations allegedly sponsoring the protests. The Senator, taking cue from President William Ruto accused foreign organisations of orchestrating and coordinating violence in the country which he stated calls for prompt investigations.