{
  "id": 18335114,
  "title": "Govt announces Ksh96.95M compensation for 157 protest victims in phase VII",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/govt-announces-ksh96-95m-compensation-for-157-protest-victims-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T16:39:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/news/govt-announces-ksh96-95m-compensation-for-157-protest-victims-in-phase-vii"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Kenyan government has allocated Ksh96.95 million in compensation for 157 individuals affected by protests and riots under Phase VII of the compensation program, according to Makau Mutua, chairperson of the Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims. The panel announced the figures on Thursday, November 5, 2026, outlining the distribution of compensation based on the severity of harm suffered. Mutua stated that the phase covers both civilian victims and uniformed officers who have experienced human rights violations, including injuries sustained during demonstrations and public protests. The compensation package varies depending on the extent of the harm: Ksh3 million for families of victims who died as a result of the violations, Ksh1 million for those with severe injuries, Ksh500,000 for victims with moderate injuries, and Ksh50,000 for those with minor injuries or economic losses. The deadline for submitting compensation claims is November 14, 2026. This announcement is part of the government's ongoing efforts to address claims arising from human rights violations during protests and riots, reflecting longstanding demands for accountability and reparations for victims of police violence and other violations linked to demonstrations.",
  "summary": "The government has announced Ksh96.95 million in compensation for 157 victims of protests and riots under Phase VII of the compensation programme, in a fresh move to address claims arising from human rights violations. Makau Mutua, the chairperson of the Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Protests and Riots, on Thursday, November 5, […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}