Panel Processes 259 Compensation Claims Worth Sh83.65m

Kenya’s compensation panel processed 259 claims worth Sh83.65 million in Phase VI, covering victims of human rights violations and protest-related injuries.

NAIROBI, Kenya- The Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Human Rights Violations has processed 259 claims under Phase VI of its compensation programme, with the claims carrying a combined value of Sh83.65 million.

The panel said the phase covers civilians and uniformed officers who suffered human rights violations, including during demonstrations and public protests.

Its update, issued on Thursday, October 8, lists claims for aggravated, severe, moderate and minor injuries, as well as economic losses.

Seven aggravated injury claims account for Sh13.5 million, with individual amounts ranging from Sh1.5 million to Sh2.5 million.

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The panel listed Sh35 million for 35 severe injury claims, Sh27 million for 54 moderate injury claims and Sh6.65 million for 133 minor injury claims.

Source: Y News