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Maraga also questioned the handling of the process, saying victims have not received a formal apology and raising concern that institutions linked to the alleged abuses are involved in managing compensation.
KHRC senior legal officer John Mundia Mundia acknowledged that compensation could provide some relief to affected families but argued that the larger issues of accountability and institutional reform risk being overlooked
Maraga also raised alarm over what he described as weakening accountability systems, saying citizens reported frequent disregard for the law by public officials. He referenced casualties recorded during Gen Z protests, saying they reflected rising anger over impunity and lack of justice.
According to the victims, the list of beneficiaries should be made public before any payments are released to eliminate doubts over who will benefit from the Sh2 billion programme announced by the government.
According to the examination results, two of the victims were strangled to death, three suffered severe blows to the head, one had fatal stab wounds to the abdomen, while two others could not be clearly examined because of how badly the bodies had decomposed.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Commission said the attack on a gathering convened to discuss the national budget violated the rights to freedom of worship, expression, association and peaceful assembly guaranteed under the Constitution.
He called for reforms in police training and management of demonstrations to ensure professionalism, restraint, accountability, and respect for constitutional rights
Speaking at State House, Nairobi, on Monday during the presentation of the Report on the Framework for Reparations for Victims of Human Rights Violations, Kindiki said the country had entered a difficult but necessary phase of transitional justice as it sought to address the legacy of violence linked to public protests.
Speaking during the presentation of the Report on the Framework for Reparations for Victims of Human Rights Violations at State House, Nairobi on Monday, Mutua said the claims, drawn from oversight bodies and state agencies, are being processed through what he described as an “AI integrated case management system” designed to ensure transparency, accountability and full auditability of the reparations process.
According to Junet, Kenya’s reform agenda should focus on transforming how protests are conducted, strengthening accountability for past human rights violations, and fully implementing agreed political frameworks
In the gazette notice dated June 4, the government said the decision was intended to allow the experts to conclude their work on a matter that has drawn significant public interest.
Murkomen said at least four people were killed and more than 30 others injured during the demonstrations, which were triggered by protests over fuel prices and later turned violent in several regions.
The National Integrity Alliance (NIA) expressed “deep concern and disappointment” over the ruling by the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court delivered on May 15, 2026, which upheld the agreement between the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and the accused persons.
The Commission stressed that all its services are free of charge and that no payments are required at any stage of engagement with victims or complainants.
The commission has called for stronger enforcement of sexual offences laws, improved safeguarding systems, and expanded access to education and healthcare, warning that every case signals systemic gaps in protecting vulnerable children.
The group cites concerns over Tanzania’s recent elections, alleging irregularities and repression, and warns that the visit could be seen as legitimising contested processes while raising questions about Kenya’s regional stance.
During the trial, the prosecution maintained that the officers acted together in inflicting the injuries that caused the death of the suspect while he was under their care. A total of 14 witnesses testified to support the case presented in court.
In a Radio Generation interview, lawyer and political analyst Fanya Mambo Kinuthia said Kenya’s democracy remains vibrant despite tensions, while urging voters to reject fear ahead of 2027 and calling for stronger rights protections and oversight.
In a public notice issued on Monday, the Commission said the proposed guidelines are part of a broader reform agenda designed to strengthen access to justice and redress.
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HRW finds President Traoré and six senior military commanders "may be liable as a matter of command responsibility for grave abuses and should be investigated". It also says five jihadist leaders may be culpable.
He said attacks on civilian infrastructure may constitute war crimes and called on all states to act urgently to end the conflict.
The New York-based Human Rights Foundation has publicly criticised Kenyan authorities, accusing them of granting identity and travel documents to Sudanese nationals associated with human rights abuses in the conflict-ravaged country.
The Linda Mwananchi faction released an alternative report that highlights unresolved issues surrounding police accountability, protest rights, and alleged abuses during demonstrations. The group argues that these matters remain unaddressed despite commitments made under the political pact.
According to the UN Human Rights Chief, Volker Türk, more than 160 people have been killed and over 280,000 forced from their homes in just 17 days since fighting intensified in January.
The Sh2 billion compensation fund will be managed under a clear legal framework, with oversight from the courts and the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights.
The revised order also restructures the panel of experts originally set up under the previous framework, placing it as an internal administrative body within the Office of the President.
According to the statement circulated by the opposition party Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo, the UN body determined that the treason charges brought against Lissu were politically driven. It stated that the case “is political and has no legitimate legal basis.”
UN human rights chief Volker Türk warns that war law violations are being normalised, citing civilian suffering in Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan and Myanmar, and urges stronger global accountability and support for human rights.
They urged prompt, impartial investigations, accountability for unlawful actions, and protection of victims’ rights, emphasizing that all policing, including immigration enforcement, must uphold the right to life.