Audio By VocalizeKenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) chairperson, during her vetting before the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC). [Elvis Ogina, Standard]As the deadline for registration of protest victims for compensation draws closer, the Kenya National Human Rights Commission (KNCHR) has shed light on how the compensation process will be carried out. While the current compensation process focuses on protest-related victims, Ongangah noted that the broader reparations framework is inclusive. It is meant to address human rights violations broadly and ensure reparations for all Kenyans,” she said. However, Ongangah maintained that even after the deadline lapses, victims will still have alternative avenues to seek compensation, including the right to appeal.

Source: Standard Digital April 01, 2026 10:41 UTC