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In a public notice issued Friday, the Commission reminded Kenyans that April 3 marks the deadline for submitting cases to be included in the initial list of victims.
In a statement issued on Friday, Claris Ogangah made a renewed appeal to the public, urging prompt submission of complaints while the commission completes preparations for a national compensation and reparations structure.
National Assembly Minority Leader and Suna East MP Junet Mohamed said the extension will allow the committee to conclude tasks linked to the memorandum of understanding (MoU) guiding the partnership.
The announcement comes just days after a group of evictees marched to State House in Nairobi to protest delays in the resettlement process and demand government intervention.
shared with the committee indicated that the Kenya Police Service accounts for the largest number of pending cases at 276. The Administration Police Service has 94 unresolved claims, while 23 cases are linked to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
Speaking in Kondele without the presence of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, the President’s remarks marked a noticeable shift in his approach toward addressing protest victims.
According to the statement, President William Ruto has already acted on the decision through Special Gazette Notice No. 259 dated January 5, 2025. The panel noted that this step demonstrates “the President’s strong commitment to the rule of law, constitutionalism, and respecting the authority and mandate of the Judiciary.”
In its judgment, the court said the President had no power to create a separate body to manage or guide compensation for victims of past injustices because the law clearly outlines how the process should be handled.
PS Hinga noted that 3,600 tenants were listed for relocation, and out of that number, 3,300 have already been paid through M-Pesa. He said the few pending cases are linked to mismatched personal details and other verification gaps that the ministry is still working to resolve.
The lawmakers cautioned SHA against rejecting or holding claims on grounds that an officer was off-duty during the injury. They reminded the Authority that the committee had already ruled that every officer is considered to be on duty at all times and such claims cannot be dismissed.
Murkomen also warned against individuals seeking to exploit the tragedy for personal gain, saying firm action would be taken against anyone attempting to file false claims or interfere with the process.
Wildlife Principal Secretary Silvia Museiya noted that even though the ministry’s yearly allocation often exceeds Sh900 million, disbursements have been inconsistent, with only Sh65 million received in 2018 and Sh175 million in 2017.