Makau Mutua Dismisses Claims Compensation for Protest Victims Has Stalled

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📻 Breaking It Down

In a statement issued on Thursday, Panel Chairperson Prof. Makau Mutua accused unnamed individuals of spreading misinformation about the programme, saying the false claims were causing unnecessary anxiety among victims seeking justice.

“The Panel has compensated victims and continues to do so. Suggestions that the process has stalled, ceased or is nonexistent are inaccurate and malicious,” Mutua said.

He said the panel had witnessed a sharp increase in the number of claims filed, which he attributed to growing public confidence in the compensation process.

📌 What You Need to Know

Mutua explained that compensation cannot be processed immediately because every application undergoes rigorous verification and authentication to ensure that only eligible victims receive payments.

According to the panel, each claim is subjected to strict scrutiny, with eligibility confirmed and the explicit consent of claimants obtained before compensation is disbursed.

“The rigorous approach is not a delay; it is a safeguard against fraud and a guarantee that public funds are directed to those who genuinely deserve them. The Panel will not compromise on this standard of accountability,” he said.

The chairperson thanked victims who have already submitted claims and encouraged those yet to come forward to do so, assuring them that the programme would continue until all eligible victims are compensated.

“We remain committed to ensuring prompt, fair and dignified compensation for all verified victims,” he said.

Mutua, however, criticized individuals whom he said were spreading inaccurate information despite lacking direct knowledge of the panel’s work, warning that such claims undermine the interests of victims.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya

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