More protest claims worth Sh83.65m processed

Protest victims’ compensation panel says 259 more claims worth Sh83.6m processed, chairperson Makau Mutua urges victims yet to come forward to do so.

The Panel said the latest phase caters for both civilian victims and uniformed officers who suffered human rights violations, with compensation varying according to the category and severity of harm suffered.

According to an update issued in Nairobi on Thursday, the verified claims include aggravated injuries, severe injuries, moderate and minor injuries as well as economic losses.

The largest category comprises 133 claims for minor injuries, each attracting Sh50,000, translating to Sh6.65 million.

Another 54 claims involving moderate injuries were awarded Sh500,000 each, totalling Sh27 million.

The Panel also verified 35 claims for severe injuries, with each claimant receiving Sh1 million, bringing the category total to Sh35 million.

Source: Standard