NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 5 \u2014 The President has appointed Claris Awuor Ogangah-Onyango, Chairperson of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), as Vice-Chairperson of the Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Demonstrations and Public Protests, effective 4 November 2025.<\/p>\n
Her appointment is contained in a Special Gazette Notice saying she replaces Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo who resigned recently amid public pressure to safeguard the body\u2019s independence. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt is notified for the general information of the public that pursuant to Gazette Notice No. 12002 of 2025, His Excellency the President has appointed Claris Awuor Ogangah-Onyango as the Vice-Chairperson of the Panel of Experts with effect from November 4, 2025,\u201d the notice reads in part. \u201cThe appointment of the Vice-Chairperson vide Gazette Notice No. 12002 of 25th August 2025 is revoked.\u201d<\/p>\n
State House said the Panel is mandated to oversee the fair and transparent evaluation of claims and the compensation of victims affected by demonstrations and public protests, in line with the Government\u2019s commitment to justice, accountability and human rights. The panel was established through a 25 August Kenya Gazette notice to process compensation for victims of police brutality and violence during youth-led anti-government protests this year and last year, in which more than 120 people were killed and hundreds injured.<\/p>\n
Chaired by the President\u2019s Senior Advisor on Constitutional Affairs and Human Rights, Prof Makau Mutua, the Panel originally comprised Ms Odhiambo as Vice-Chair, 12 members, two technical leads and two joint secretaries. In her resignation statement dated 6 October 2025, Ms Odhiambo said she initially accepted the role to help reform Kenya\u2019s legal framework for victim compensation but noted that a court order suspending the Panel\u2019s operations made it impossible to deliver within the 120-day mandate.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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