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The claims cover civilian victims and uniformed officers who suffered various forms of harm, including aggravated, severe, moderate and minor injuries as well as economic losses arising from demonstrations and public protests.
The verification exercise will run from September 8 to October 29 and will cover officers whose cases are linked specifically to demonstrations, public protests and riots that occurred between January 1, 2013 and June 2, 2025.
The survey found a political divide in perceptions of responsibility. TIFA reported that 52% of BBG opponents blamed the national government and/or President for violence, compared with 29% of BBG supporters. Conversely, 13% of BBG supporters blamed protesters or demonstrators, compared with 6% of opponents
The report by Odipo Dev and Amnesty International Kenya also records 2,128 arrests during the six-year period, painting a picture of demonstrations that have had serious consequences for both participants and people who were simply caught in the middle.
The index recorded 1,292 protest events across the country between January 2025 and June 2026. Of these, 839 occurred during the whole of 2025, while 453 were recorded in the first six months of this year alone.
Security checkpoints were mounted on major roads leading into the Nairobi Central Business District, Parliament and State House, where officers stopped vehicles, motorcycles and pedestrians for inspection before allowing them to proceed.
Every July 7, Kenyans commemorate Saba Saba Day, an anniversary that has grown from a banned political rally into one of the country's most recognised symbols of democracy, constitutional reform and citizen participation.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Nyamu said she was not dismissing the significance of commemorating those who lost their lives during the 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests, but insisted that some political actors had sought to use the anniversary to advance their own agendas.
Murkomen reiterated that the police have been instructed to facilitate peaceful gatherings while ensuring that public safety is not compromised
Commissioner Marion Mutugi said the list includes both those who lost their lives and those who suffered injuries during various protest episodes, adding that the government is expected to act on the documentation without delay.
According to the data, Nairobi recorded 82 teargas incidents from 284 protests, the highest in the country. Mombasa and Kisumu each registered 14 incidents, despite having fewer protests at 44 and 36 respectively.
Mohamud said the protests had not been formally communicated to the police in advance and insisted they quickly turned chaotic and violent.