LSK urges Gov't to compensate Kenyans injured in demos

Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo has urged President William Ruto's administration to compensate Kenyans injured during the ongoing anti-government demonstrations nationwide.

Addressing journalists outside the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) where he visited some of the victims on Friday, Ms. Odhiambo referenced recent utterances made by Ruto where he indicated that the government would "account for" those injured, intimating that this implied compensation.

"The Head of State confirmed that the injured will be accounted for. We hope that will account for compensation so that we won't need to go to court to ensure that these victims are compensated," she said.

"We came here to assure the victims that once they are discharged they can reach out to us so that we can give them all the legal support they may need."

She subsequently urged Kenyans to avail themselves in large numbers at KNH and donate blood for persons injured during the demonstrations.

The LSK boss noted that numerous Kenyans have already joined the blood drive, but encouraged others to avail themselves as well to ensure adequate supply is reached.

"We are happy that Kenyans came out in large numbers to donate blood and those who still want to join in are free to do so to support some of these patients that are still undergoing treatment," she said.

"A lot of them have received surgeries save for some who were brought in yesterday but they are scheduled for surgery today. The doctors are doing the best they can given the varying injuries and we thank KNH for receiving and treating the injured in large numbers."

Ms. Odhiambo added that some of the injured but discharged protesters will require further treatment and referrals as they continue on their rehabilitation journeys.

"We met the patients and assured them of our support," she stated.