The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has stepped up efforts to develop a national framework for compensation and reparations for victims of human rights violations, following a directive from President William Samoei Ruto.
In a statement, KNCHR Chairperson Claris Ogangah said the Commission is working within a 60-day timeline issued through Gazette Notice No. 3114 of March 6, 2026, under Article 254(2) of the Constitution, which requires submission of a comprehensive Reparations Framework to the Head of State.
Ogangah said the Commission has already developed a roadmap and a working document to guide ongoing consultations with victims, survivors, government agencies, civil society organizations and other stakeholders.
“Upon incorporating stakeholders’ views, a draft Reparations Framework will be developed and subjected to public participation in line with constitutional requirements,” she said.
At the same time, KNCHR is compiling a national register of victims of human rights violations. So far, the Commission has identified 1,224 victims, whose details are currently undergoing verification based on set eligibility criteria.
According to the Commission, the cases documented span a wide range of violations, including extrajudicial killings, torture, abductions and enforced disappearances, evictions, sexual and gender-based violence, as well as loss of property and livelihoods.
However, KNCHR has raised concerns over funding constraints, which it says have hampered plans for nationwide outreach.
“The Commission has not been able to undertake countrywide engagements as envisaged due to lack of budgetary allocation,” Ogangah noted, urging the National Treasury to release funds approved by Parliament to facilitate the process.
The Commission has also issued a public appeal to victims—including those affected during protests and demonstrations—to submit their claims along with supporting documents such as medical reports, police occurrence book (OB) extracts, P3 forms, post-mortem reports and witness statements.
The deadline for submissions is Friday, April 3, 2026, with KNCHR offices set to remain open despite the public holiday to accommodate applicants.
The final report, expected within weeks, is anticipated to shape Kenya’s approach to restorative justice and accountability for past human rights violations.
Victims can visit the Head Ofice at CVS Plaza 1″ Floor, Kasuku Lane, Off Lenana Road or through:
Official Website: www.knchr.org
Email: reparations@knchr.org
SMS: 22359
WhatsApp: 0798849871
Mobile: 0726610159
Toll-Free Line: 0800 720 627
Telephone: 020 3969000
They can also visit or contact the Regional Offices:
Central Regional Office, Nyahururu: AFC Building, Next to Nyahururu Law Courts: 0710974302/ 0705982617
Coast Regional Ofice, Mombasa: 10dh Floor Imaara Building. Dedan Kimathi Avenue: 0757 292932
Western Regional Office, Kisumu: 3 rd Floor-Reinsurance Plaza, Oginga Odinga Street: 0746415714
North Rift Regional Office, Kitale: AFC Building. Opposite Mega Plaza : 0708 271216 / 0786 236683
North Eastern Regional Office, Wajir: I-Mall Building, Airport Road: 0794 376 259 / 0794 375288
Isiolo Office: Ground Floor Shune Suites, County Area: 0101500161
Garissa Office: IPOA House, Off Kismayu Road; 0111517725
Kajiado Satellite Office: Huduma Center: 0800 720627
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