Victims of the Gen Z protests march to call for the withdrawal of a court case that temporarily blocked their compensation in February /FILEThe Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has identified 1,563 victims and survivors of human rights violations as part of the ongoing development of a national framework for compensation and reparations.
The update, issued on Friday, April 3, 2026, follows a nationwide call for survivors and families of victims to submit information to facilitate verification and inclusion in the reparations programme.
According to KNCHR, the list compiled by 5:00 pm on the deadline day is currently undergoing verification in line with the eligibility criteria outlined in the Gazette Notice and Presidential Proclamation, which require the Commission to submit a report and reparations framework within 60 days.
The identified cases fall under various categories of gross human rights violations, including extrajudicial killings, torture, abductions and enforced disappearances, sexual and gender-based violence, evictions, loss of property, and loss of livelihoods.
In a statement, KNCHR Chairperson Claris Ogangah said the Commission had made significant efforts to reach victims across the country despite limited resources.
She noted that while progress had been made in compiling the list, challenges remain in reaching victims who were unable to physically visit the KNCHR offices.
"Likewise, the Commission has been unable to conduct stakeholder outreach and public participation on the proposed Reparations Framework," the Commission also acknowledged.
KNCHR emphasised that reparations must be accessible to all Kenyans and that public participation remains a constitutional requirement in the development of the framework.
KNCHR has now called on the National Treasury of Kenya to urgently release funds to support the verification process and enable the Commission to complete the remaining phase of the exercise within the stipulated 60-day timeline.
"The KNCHR reminds Parliament and the Executive of their primary obligation to ensure that the Commission is optimally resourced to effectively discharge its constitutional mandate," the commission further urged.
Despite the April 3 deadline for submission of information for the initial list, KNCHR clarified that reporting of human rights violations remains ongoing and that reparations will be a continuous process.
Families of victims, survivors, and members of the public have been encouraged to continue reporting violations through the Commission’s offices and communication channels.
Submissions can be made at the KNCHR Head Office, located on the first floor of CVS Plaza, Kasuku Lane, off Lenana Road, or through the official website, email, SMS, WhatsApp, toll-free line, and telephone.
Regional offices in Nyahururu, Mombasa, Kisumu, Kitale, Wajir, Isiolo, Garissa, and a satellite office in Kajiado are also available for support.
The Commission reiterated that it remains committed to ensuring justice, accountability, and support for victims of human rights abuses, noting that the identification of 1,563 victims marks a significant step toward establishing a comprehensive national reparations framework.
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