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According to the examination results, two of the victims were strangled to death, three suffered severe blows to the head, one had fatal stab wounds to the abdomen, while two others could not be clearly examined because of how badly the bodies had decomposed.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Commission said the attack on a gathering convened to discuss the national budget violated the rights to freedom of worship, expression, association and peaceful assembly guaranteed under the Constitution.
He called for reforms in police training and management of demonstrations to ensure professionalism, restraint, accountability, and respect for constitutional rights
Speaking at State House, Nairobi, on Monday during the presentation of the Report on the Framework for Reparations for Victims of Human Rights Violations, Kindiki said the country had entered a difficult but necessary phase of transitional justice as it sought to address the legacy of violence linked to public protests.
Speaking during the presentation of the Report on the Framework for Reparations for Victims of Human Rights Violations at State House, Nairobi on Monday, Mutua said the claims, drawn from oversight bodies and state agencies, are being processed through what he described as an “AI integrated case management system” designed to ensure transparency, accountability and full auditability of the reparations process.
According to Junet, Kenya’s reform agenda should focus on transforming how protests are conducted, strengthening accountability for past human rights violations, and fully implementing agreed political frameworks
In the gazette notice dated June 4, the government said the decision was intended to allow the experts to conclude their work on a matter that has drawn significant public interest.
Murkomen said at least four people were killed and more than 30 others injured during the demonstrations, which were triggered by protests over fuel prices and later turned violent in several regions.
The National Integrity Alliance (NIA) expressed “deep concern and disappointment” over the ruling by the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court delivered on May 15, 2026, which upheld the agreement between the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and the accused persons.
The Commission stressed that all its services are free of charge and that no payments are required at any stage of engagement with victims or complainants.
The commission has called for stronger enforcement of sexual offences laws, improved safeguarding systems, and expanded access to education and healthcare, warning that every case signals systemic gaps in protecting vulnerable children.
The group cites concerns over Tanzania’s recent elections, alleging irregularities and repression, and warns that the visit could be seen as legitimising contested processes while raising questions about Kenya’s regional stance.