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Gillian Munyao
Coverage of Gillian Munyao in the Nexus archive.
William Rutoperson2Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomenperson1Makau Mutuaperson1Edith Wanjikuperson1Kenya Human Rights Commissionorganization1Parliament buildingplace1compensation programtopic1Fenancia Njeriperson1Independent Police Oversight Authority (IPOA)organization1Amnesty Internationalorganization1Human Rights Watchorganization1government-appointed panel for compensationorganization1Kenyaplace1
- Hundreds arrested as Kenyans mark the anniversary of deadly protests in 2024
Police in Kenya arrested hundreds and used tear gas as families of 2024 protest victims demanded compensation and justice. The 2024 protests, triggered by tax increases, resulted in 60 deaths, with families criticizing the government's compensation process for lack of transparency.
- Kenya police violence victims say compensation promise a 'smokescreen'
Kenya police violence victims criticize government compensation promises as a 'smokescreen,' citing lack of justice and ongoing impunity. Protests in 2024 and 2025 resulted in 127 deaths, with only four cases reaching court and no convictions. President William Ruto announced 2 billion shillings for 1,100 affected individuals but avoided apologizing for the violence.