The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has issued a public warning over a surge in fraudulent schemes targeting Kenyans seeking compensation and reparations, cautioning citizens against individuals falsely claiming to act on behalf of the commission.
In an advisory released on Thursday, May 14, KNCHR revealed that fraudsters are soliciting money from unsuspecting members of the public under the guise of facilitating compensation claims and reparations linked to human rights violations and protest-related cases.
“The KNCHR wishes to alert the public that fraudulent individuals are soliciting money from members of the public under the false pretence of facilitating compensation or reparations on behalf of the Commission,” the agency said in its statement.
The commission stressed that all services offered by KNCHR are completely free and that no payments are required at any stage of the process.
“KNCHR does not charge any fees. All our services are free. KNCHR does not collect money from victims for registration, processing of cases, or accessing compensation, reparations or any other service offered,” the commission stated.
The warning comes amid heightened public interest in compensation claims connected to injuries, deaths and losses suffered during the 2017, 2024 and 2025 anti-government protests, following assurances by William Ruto that compensation payments would be finalised by June.
According to KNCHR, scammers are exploiting the ongoing claims process by impersonating commission officials and demanding money through unofficial channels, particularly mobile money transactions.
The commission clarified that it does not use private mobile money numbers, personal accounts or unauthorised paybill numbers to process any compensation or reparations.
“Anyone asking for money in exchange for compensation or reparations is a fraudster and is not affiliated with KNCHR in any way,” the commission emphasised.
Victims and members of the public who encounter suspicious individuals have been urged to report the matter immediately to the nearest police station and preserve any evidence, including transaction records and communication logs.
KNCHR further advised Kenyans to verify all information directly through the commission’s official communication channels before making any payments or sharing personal details.
The commission added that legal action is already being pursued against individuals found engaging in the fraudulent schemes.
The advisory highlights growing concerns over exploitation of vulnerable victims seeking justice and reparations, as fraudsters take advantage of the emotionally charged compensation process affecting thousands of Kenyans.
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