Victims of 2024 Kenya police violence say compensation promise a 'smokescreen' (opens original article in a new tab)

Victims of 2024 Kenya police violence criticize government compensation as inadequate, with families demanding justice and accountability as protests continue.

• Two years after 2024 Kenya police violence, victims' families criticize government compensation as insufficient and a 'smokescreen'
• Government announced 2 billion shillings in compensation for 1,100 people affected by protests between 2017 and 2025, but no officers have been convicted
• Rights groups report 62 deaths during 2024 protests and 65 during 2025 anniversary protests, with many victims killed by police and security forces
• At least four people were killed during fuel protests in May and three during Ebola quarantine protests this month, indicating ongoing unrest