Compensation Panel Details Sh96.9mn Payout to Protest Victims
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Politics & government
NAIROBI, Kenya, November 6 – The Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Human Rights Violations has processed 157 verified claims valued at Sh96.95 million under Phase VII of its compensation programme.
The payments cover civilian victims and uniformed officers who suffered human rights violations during demonstrations and public protests.
According to the Panel, the verified claims include one fatality compensation award of Sh3 million, while five claims involving aggravated injuries attracted varying payments of between Sh1.5 million and Sh2.5 million.
