Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir praised President William Ruto's compensation framework for demonstration victims as essential for national healing. The ODM Deputy Party leader emphasized that transparent implementation would provide overdue justice for families affected by political violence. Nassir acknowledged Kenya's democratic progress through citizen sacrifices during street protests demanding reforms and civil liberties. He thanked Raila Odinga for his dedication to justice while commending Ruto's leadership courage. The governor pledged ODM's constructive participation to ensure the initiative delivers healing and reconciliation.
President Ruto established the framework through Friday's presidential proclamation covering victims since 2017. The program addresses both civilian and security personnel casualties from demonstrations and riots. Professor Makau Mutua received an appointment as principal coordinator with a four-month operational timeline. Multiple government agencies will collaborate under Executive Office leadership to implement reparations. Political analysts view this development as rare cooperation between the presidency and opposition parties before the 2027 elections.
President Ruto established the framework through Friday's presidential proclamation covering victims since 2017. The program addresses both civilian and security personnel casualties from demonstrations and riots. Professor Makau Mutua received an appointment as principal coordinator with a four-month operational timeline. Multiple government agencies will collaborate under Executive Office leadership to implement reparations. Political analysts view this development as rare cooperation between the presidency and opposition parties before the 2027 elections.
