Victims of recent demonstrations in Kenya have just one week left to report human rights violations if they hope to receive compensation.
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has made this clear in a statement released on Friday.
KNCHR Chairperson Claris Ogangah called on people who were injured during the protests, as well as families who lost loved ones, to come forward before the deadline on April 3, 2026. She said the commission is in the final stages of creating a national framework for compensation and reparations.
Only one week remains in the 60-day period set aside for reporting these cases.
According to Ms. Ogangah, this is the last chance to gather as many genuine claims as possible. The process is already quite advanced, and the commission wants to make sure no valid cases are left out.
The framework is based on KNCHR’s role under the Constitution. It is also supported by a Gazette Notice, a court ruling, and a Presidential Proclamation that asked the commission to prepare and present the reparations plan within 60 days.
The KNCHR is the only body currently allowed to collect and record information about violations linked to the protests for the purpose of compensation.
Victims are being asked to bring supporting documents when they report. These include medical reports, P3 forms, police occurrence book numbers, and post-mortem reports in cases where someone died.
People who cannot go to the KNCHR offices in person still have options. They can send their information through the commission’s email, SMS, or social media channels.
The commission has also directed victims to its headquarters in Nairobi or any of its regional offices across the country for help with filing claims.
KNCHR has reassured everyone that this special 60-day window is only for victims of the recent demonstrations. After April 3, the commission will continue to handle reports of other human rights violations as part of its normal work.
The focus now is simply to capture all the relevant cases from the protests while there is still time.
Victims or their families who wish to be considered for compensation under this framework should act quickly.
The one-week period gives them a final opportunity to have their stories recorded and reviewed.
