NAIROBI, Kenya — The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has compiled a list of 1,224 victims of human rights violations as part of the development of a national framework for compensation and reparations.
In a statement on Tuesday, the commission said the framework is being prepared following a directive by President William Samoei Ruto through Gazette Notice No. 3114 of March 6, 2026, requiring submission of a report within 60 days under Article 254(2) of the Constitution.
KNCHR said it has developed a roadmap and working document to guide consultations with victims, government agencies, civil society organisations, and other stakeholders before producing a draft framework for public participation.
The commission noted that the list of 1,224 victims is currently undergoing verification based on eligibility criteria. The cases cover alleged extrajudicial killings, torture, abductions and enforced disappearances, evictions, sexual and gender-based violence, loss of property, and loss of livelihoods.
KNCHR said it is simultaneously compiling additional claims, including from victims of protests and demonstrations, and urged affected persons to submit supporting documentation for verification by April 3, 2026.
Required documents include medical reports, police occurrence book records, post-mortem reports, witness statements, and other relevant evidence.
However, the commission said it has been unable to conduct nationwide outreach as initially planned due to a lack of budgetary allocation. It urged the National Treasury to release funds approved by Parliament to enable broader consultations.
“The Commission has not been able to undertake countrywide outreach as envisaged due to a lack of budgetary allocation,” the statement said, adding that timely funding would allow it to discharge its constitutional mandate effectively.
KNCHR said the verified list of victims will be submitted to the President alongside the final reparations framework once consultations and public participation are completed.
The commission also announced that its offices will remain open on April 3 despite the public holiday to allow victims to submit documentation in person at its headquarters and regional offices across the country.
