The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) wishes to inform the public, victims and survivors that the process of developing a Framework for Compensation and Reparations to victims of human rights violations. The Commission has initiated internal technical work, begun mapping areas most affected by protest-related and other human rights violations, and started engaging key stakeholders so that a credible framework can be put in place to guide a transparent, accountable, and comprehensive reparations process.
This work follows the landmark Judgment of the High Court in Kerugoya (Petition E010 of 2025 - consolidated) delivered on 4th December 2025, which affirmed the Commission’s constitutional mandate under Article 59 of the Constitution and the KNCHR Act, 2011, to design a reparations
framework for human rights violations. It also follows the Proclamation and Gazette Notice of 6th March 2026 issued by H.E. the President, pursuant to Article 254(2) of the Constitution, requiring KNCHR to submit a report containing a Framework for Compensation and Reparations to victims of human rights violations within sixty (60) days.
The Commission acknowledges the pain, loss and anxiety experienced by victims, survivors and their families as well as the public concern that reparations have taken too long. The KNCHR reassures all affected persons and all Kenyans that the Commission is committed to delivering a human right-based Compensation and Reparations Framework.
At the same time, KNCHR emphasizes that compensation, while important, is only one form of reparations. A just and effective reparations programme includes compensation, restitution (restoring rights and status where possible), rehabilitation (medical and psychosocial support), satisfaction (acknowledgement, apology, memorialization and truth-telling) and guarantees of non-repetition (institutional reforms to prevent recurrence of violations).
The KNCHR has adopted a clear roadmap for the development of a Reparations Policy and a Reparations Bill in line with its mandate. The roadmap includes the establishment of technical committees that bring together KNCHR Commissioners and staff, relevant State institutions and independent oversight bodies, civil society organizations and representatives of victims and survivors.
The KNCHR will submit its report containing the Reparations Framework to the President in line with article 254(2) and section 53(3) of the KNCHR Act as required by the gazette notice.
In conducting this exercise, the Commission shall be guided by the national values and principles of governance including public participation. Details of all engagements will be announced through public notices, the KNCHR website (www.knchr.org), the Commission’s official social media platforms and face-to-face forums. The Commission will continuously update the public on progress through the media and community-level engagements.
The Commission urges Parliament and the National Treasury to urgently approve and disburse the requisite funds to enable the Commission to discharge this critical national function. The KNCHR reiterates its unwavering commitment to the rule of law, safeguarding human rights, and securing appropriate redress for all victims and survivors in line with international human rights principles and standards.
The Commission calls upon victims of human rights violations including victims of protests and demonstrations to report to us and submit supporting documents (Eg, P3 forms, medical reports, OB reports, post-mortem report, etc...) for verification by Friday 3rd April, 2026. They can reach us through-: SMS-22359, reparations@knchr.org , Tel: 0203969000, Mobile: 0726610159, WhatsApp: and Toll-Free Line:- 0800 720 627. They can also visit our Head Office in Nairobi or our Regional Offices:
Nairobi Office: CVS Plaza, Off Lenana Road
North Rift Regional Office, Kitale: AFC Building, Opposite Mega Plaza
Western Regional Office, Kisumu: 3rd Floor-Reinsurance Plaza, Oginga Odinga Street
Coast Regional Office, Mombasa: 10th Floor Imaara Building, Dedan Kimathi Avenue
Central Regional Office, Nyahururu: AFC Building, Next to Nyahururu Law Courts
North Eastern Regional Office, Wajir: I-Mall Building, Airport Road
Kajiado Satellite Office: Huduma Center
Isiolo Satellite Office: Ground Floor Shune Suites, County Area
Garissa Satellite Office: IPOA House, Off Kismayu Road
Haki Kwa Wote, Kila Wakati.
Claris Ogangah,
Chairperson, Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR).