The Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Human Rights Violations has set November 14, 2026, as the deadline for receiving new compensation claims, urging victims who have not yet applied to submit their claims before the window closes.
In a public notice issued on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, the panel said all new claims would stop being received after the deadline, while applications submitted on time would undergo verification and authentication before decisions are made.
“It is our commitment that no eligible victim shall be left behind,” the panel said, urging affected individuals to file their claims before November 14.
The programme covers victims of human rights violations, including those arising from demonstrations and public protests, as the panel continues processing applications across several categories of harm.
Panel says all timely claims will be processed
The panel said it would process every claim received by the deadline, including applications already submitted, but stressed that each case must undergo careful verification before a decision is reached.
“Each claim will undergo careful verification and authentication before a decision is made,” the statement said.
Applicants have been asked to remain patient as the panel completes the process, with individual claimants set to be informed of decisions on their applications in due course.
The announcement does not guarantee automatic compensation for every applicant. Claims will be assessed through the panel’s verification process before eligibility and decisions are determined.
Fatalities, injuries and economic losses among categories covered
The panel said it was making progress in processing and compensating claims involving different forms of harm.
These include fatalities, physical injuries, sexual violence, economic losses and other recognised forms of harm.
The breadth of the categories means the programme addresses multiple consequences of human rights violations, rather than physical injuries alone.
The panel also pledged to keep the public informed about the programme’s progress.
“We remain accountable to victims and will continue to provide periodic updates to the public on the status of the programme,” it said.
However, the statement did not provide a total number of claims received, the number of beneficiaries already compensated, the amount disbursed or a detailed payment schedule.
Panel pledges direct engagement with victims
The panel said it would continue engaging victims and beneficiaries directly to address concerns, clarify the status of claims and explain the process.
“These interactions allow us to hear the concerns, clarify the status of the claims, and treat them with the dignity and respect they deserve,” the statement said.
It added that every eligible victim should be treated fairly and with dignity as the compensation programme progresses.
The engagement is intended to give claimants an avenue to raise concerns about their applications and seek clarification on their status.
How to submit a human rights compensation claim in Kenya
Victims who have not submitted their claims are urged to contact the Panel of Experts before the November 14, 2026, deadline.
Applicants should contact the panel directly to confirm the applicable filing procedure, required documentation and any steps needed to complete their applications before the deadline.
