KNCHR urges protest victims to report cases ahead of April 3 compensation deadline

Victims of recent demonstrations have just one week left to report human rights violations for possible compensation, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has announced.

In a statement released on Friday, KNCHR Chairperson Claris Ogangah issued an urgent appeal to individuals injured during protests, as well as families who lost loved ones, to come forward before the April 3, 2026 deadline.

Ms. Ogangah said the commission is in the final stages of developing a national framework for compensation and reparations, noting that the remaining week of the 60-day reporting window is critical to ensure all legitimate claims are captured.

She noted that the process is at an advanced stage, which she termed as the final window for documenting as many genuine cases as possible.

The framework stems from KNCHR’s constitutional mandate, backed by a Gazette Notice, a court ruling, and a Presidential Proclamation directing the commission to develop and submit the reparations plan within 60 days.

Ms. Ogangah emphasized that KNCHR is currently the sole institution mandated to receive and document cases related to protest-related violations for purposes of compensation.

Victims have been urged to present supporting evidence, including medical reports, P3 forms, police occurrence book (OB) numbers, and post-mortem reports where applicable.

Those unable to visit KNCHR offices physically can submit their cases through the commission’s digital platforms, including email, SMS, and social media channels.

The commission reassured the public that while the current focus is on victims of demonstrations within the specified window, reparations for other human rights violations will continue beyond the deadline as part of its broader mandate.

KNCHR has also directed victims to its headquarters in Nairobi and regional offices across the country for assistance in filing claims.