The Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Human Rights Violations has processed 1,392 claims, with 236 fatalities compensated, according to its chairperson, Professor Makau Mutua.
Mutua said the panel had also compensated more than 700 people who suffered injuries ranging from severe to moderate and mild, as well as 140 cases involving economic losses.
A further 16 victims of sexual violence have received compensation as part of the programme.
Addressing concerns over the compensation exercise, Mutua defended the panel’s record, dismissing claims that only one victim had been compensated.
He said the panel had made public details of beneficiaries who had consented to have their identities disclosed, adding that it had also visited families who agreed to receive its representatives at their homes.
Mutua said the panel would publish information on compensated cases, with sensitive details redacted to protect the identities of victims and their families.
He maintained that the compensation process involved scrutiny and verification of claims, adding that the panel was committed to responding to victims and ensuring eligible cases were addressed.
The chairperson also urged members of the public to exercise patience as the panel continues reviewing claims and engaging affected families.
The panel has set November 14, 2026, as the deadline for receiving compensation applications from victims of human rights violations.
