President William Ruto has unveiled a 15-member Panel of Experts to oversee the compensation of victims affected by demonstrations and public protests across Kenya.
The panel, announced through a Gazette Notice on Tuesday, has been tasked with creating a clear framework for identifying, verifying, and supporting individuals impacted by past protests.
Constitutional Advisor Professor Makau Mutua will chair the team, while Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo Mony has been appointed vice-chairperson.
Other members include Kennedy N. Ogeto, Dr. Duncan Ojwang’, Naini Lankas, Dr. Francis Muraya, Juliet Chepkemei, Pius Metto, Fatuma Kinsi Abass, and Raphael Anampiu.
To strengthen technical capacity, Ruto appointed Richard Barno as the Technical Lead, with Dr. Duncan A. Okelo Ndeda as Co-Technical Lead. Jerusah Mwaathime Michael and Dr. Raphael Ng’etich will serve as joint secretaries.
The president emphasized that the initiative seeks to operationalize his earlier Proclamation on justice and reconciliation, ensuring that those who suffered losses during protests are adequately supported
