The High Court in Kerugoya has extended conservatory orders suspending the implementation of Gazette Notice No. 12002 of August 25, 2025, which created a presidential panel of experts to design a compensation framework for victims of demonstrations, protests, and riots.
Justice Edward Muriithi, on Monday, ruled that the orders remain in force until the inter partes hearing set for October 21, 2025, effectively pausing President William Ruto’s directive to operationalize the panel.
The suspended panel was to propose a reparations plan for individuals affected by police brutality during recent anti-government demonstrations, many of which involved young protesters.
The conservatory orders were first issued on September 8, 2025, by Justice Kizito Magare, who certified the petition as urgent and barred any action on the presidential proclamation of August 6, 2025, that launched the compensation initiative.
Under the court’s earlier directions, the respondents—various government agencies—were to file responses within seven days, with written arguments due by September 30, 2025. The case now awaits a full hearing later this month.
