Kenya police violence victims say compensation promise a 'smokescreen' (opens original article in a new tab)

Kenya's government faces criticism for inadequate compensation and lack of accountability for police violence during protests, with victims and rights groups demanding justice and ongoing demonstrations.

• Kenya police violence victims criticize government compensation as insufficient and a 'smokescreen'
• President William Ruto announced 2 billion shillings in compensation for protest-related deaths but no convictions have been made
• Rights groups report ongoing abductions and lack of accountability for police actions
• Protests continue as victims demand justice and allege police impunity