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Ruto's protest payout plan fuels storm over justice and politics

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 Protesters carry their injured colleague during Saba Saba protests in Nairobi on July 7, 2025.  

Photo credit: Billy Ogada | Nation Media Group

An initiative by President William Ruto to compensate victims of protests has sparked concern that the move might open a Pandora’s box.

Critics say that the compensation plan, which is being pushed by Orange Democratic Movement leader Raila Odinga, could be difficult to manage.