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Raila: Victims of police brutality to be compensated soon

Raila Odinga

Former Prime Minister and ODM leader Raila Odinga during an interview at his home in Karen, Nairobi on July 19, 2025.

Photo credit: Wilfred Nyangaresi | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Mr Odinga condemned the use of excessive force by police including a recent directive by President William Ruto.
  • The ODM boss said the task force would assess all claims and determine the appropriate compensation mechanisms.

Victims of police brutality during past protests will soon receive compensation from the government, Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has said.

Speaking in an exclusive interview with the Daily Nation and NTV, Mr Odinga revealed that a task force has been formed to oversee the compensation process which will be funded through a contingency allocation in the national budget.