{
  "id": 18997395,
  "title": "Police brutality victims appeal to Ruto after exclusion from compensation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/police-brutality-victims-appeal-to-ruto-after-exclusion-from",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T18:58:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/news/police-brutality-victims-appeal-to-ruto-after-exclusion-from-compensation"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Victims of police violence and their families have demanded assistance from President William Ruto, claiming they were overlooked in the government's compensation system. This plea came during a demonstration in Huruma, Nairobi, on Sunday, November 8, mere days before the deadline for new claims. Professor Makau Mutua's committee will cease accepting new claims on November 14, though existing claims will still be processed. Caroline Achieng recounted the tragic shooting of her 21-year-old daughter, Sheril Adhiambo, on February 7, 2026, as she assisted her mother in selling fish. Achieng expressed her ongoing pursuit of justice, noting that the officer responsible for her daughter's death continues to roam the streets. \"The officer who shot my Sheril is still walking around. Even yesterday, I saw him passing by. No one has apprehended him,\" she stated.\n\nAnother attendee, Sheila, disclosed that she lost her sight while pregnant during the 2024 Finance Bill protests. Doctors informed her that eye surgery might restore her vision. Sheila implored President Ruto to facilitate her medical treatment and help her reclaim her normal life. Activists highlighted cases of women who suffered burns from cooking pans, those who were kicked by law enforcement, and others who were abducted, questioning why no action was taken. \"Who is safeguarding them within the Kenyan government?\" they inquired.\n\nA speaker specifically questioned why mothers whose children were killed by police were excluded from the compensation process. The crowd chanted, \"Tekeleza ahadi\" (fulfill the promise), urging President Ruto to act before the deadline. On November 5, the panel announced Ksh96.95 million in compensation for 157 verified victims in Phase VII. The program provides Ksh3 million to families of those killed, Ksh1 million for severe injuries, Ksh500,000 for moderate injuries, and Ksh50,000 for minor injuries. The November 14 deadline for new compensation claims means victims who have not yet applied have only a few days left to submit their cases. The panel emphasizes that every claim must undergo verification before payment, with compensation determined based on the category and severity of the harm endured.",
  "summary": "Women affected by police violence and families of victims have appealed to President William Ruto to intervene, saying they have been left out of the government compensation process. They made the appeal during a protest in Huruma, Nairobi, on Sunday, November 8, six days before the deadline for new claims. Professor Makau Mutua’s panel will […]",
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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."
}