President William Ruto has issued a presidential proclamation establishing a framework for the compensation of victims of demonstrations and public protests that have occurred since 2017.
In a statement sent Friday morning, President Ruto acknowledged the unfortunate instances of violence, bodily harm, and loss of life during some protests.
“WHEREAS, Since the promulgation of the Constitution in 2010, the expanded democratic space has afforded Kenyans from all walks of life the liberty to express themselves through demonstrations and picketing, some of which regrettably have turned violent, resulting in bodily harm and loss of life.” He noted.
The newly formed coordinating framework will be situated under the Executive Office of the President and will operate in collaboration with key government bodies including the Office of the Attorney General, the Ministry of Interior & National Administration, and The National Treasury.
“Now therefore, I William Samoei Ruto, President and Commander in Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces in exercise of the authority vested in me by the Constitution, do HEREBY: Establish a coordinating framework for compensation of victims of protests and riots, which shall be vested under the Executive Office of the President.” The President proclaimed.
In a significant appointment, President Ruto has designated Prof. Makua Mutua, a Senior Advisor on Constitutional Affairs and Human Rights, as the Principal Co-ordinator of this state intervention and compensation framework.
Prof. Mutua will be tasked with overseeing the implementation and operations of the initiative with the tenure running for 120 days from Friday 8th August 2025.
Adding that: “The Executive Office of the President shall discharge this mandate in collaboration with the Office of the Attorney General, Ministry of Interior & National Administration, The National Treasury and all the other relevant State agencies; Designate Prof. Makua Mutua, Senior Advisor, Constitutional Affairs and Human Rights, as the Principal Co-ordinator of this State intervention and compensation framework; and the tenure of this special co-ordination framework shall be 120 days from the date hereof.”
