A dispute over the government's compensation programme for victims of human rights violations has escalated after a petition was filed at the High Court, with the petitioners claiming that 35 verified victims of enforced disappearance were unlawfully excluded from the reparations exercise.
The case, filed by activist Gideon Kibet, Ronny Kiplagat and eight others, seeks to halt what they describe as the selective implementation of the compensation programme.
The petitioners argue that all verified victims should be included in the reparations process.
The case comes as a family in Rongai, Nakuru County, says it is still waiting for compensation after losing their 22-year-old son during the 2024 anti-government demonstrations.
