Kenya: Raila Roots for Compensation of Victims in Anti-Govt Protests As Path to National Healing

Kenya: Raila Roots for Compensation of Victims in Anti-Govt Protests As Path to National Healing

Nairobi -- ODM leader Raila Odinga has called on the government to compensate victims and families of those who lost their lives or were injured during last year's youth-led anti-government protests and previous demonstrations.

Protest deaths: Kin must get meaningful redress

In the annals of Kenya’s democratic history, the 2023 Gen Z-led protests will be remembered as a watershed moment — a time when the youth, not armed with weapons but with courage, hope, and digital solidarity, took to the streets to demand accountability, equity, and a government that truly listens. Tragically, what began as peaceful […]

Alfred Keter differs with Raila over compensation for Gen Z protest victims

Former Nandi Hills MP Alfred Keter has strongly differed with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga over his recent remarks calling

Raila tells Ruto to compensate Gen Z protests victims

The leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), Raila Odinga, has praised President William Ruto for saying sorry to the younger generation, known as Gen Z. He also asked the government to help those who were hurt during the anti-government protests in 2023 and 2024. During the Madaraka Day celebrations at Raila Odinga Stadium in […] Source

Don’t just apologise, compensate families of victims killed or injured during the 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests - RAILA ODINGA tells RUTO

Sunday, June 1, 2025 Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has urged the Government to compensate families of victims killed or injured during the 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests. Speaking during the 62nd Madaraka Day celebrations at Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay, the ODM leader called on President William Ruto’s administration to support the affected families as a gesture of national healing and reconciliation. Odinga said the public apologies …

Kalonzo Musyoka proposes national Gen Z Revolution Day

Kenyans will mark the one-year anniversary of the loss of many young lives during the protests against the controversial 2024 Finance Bill proposed by the government. An unprecedented number of youths took to the streets nationwide, all in unison, to oppose the proposal which, if approved, would have placed further strain on an already struggling economy. This had significant political impact. READ ALSO: Kalonzo’s sons & daughters-in-law step in…