Wamuzi News Ke
Tensions have erupted within Kenya’s civil society movement after a panel formed to address victims of deadly protests was suddenly halted. The abrupt suspension has ignited a bitter fallout among human rights groups, exposing deep divisions over how justice for victims should be pursued.
The court’s decision to freeze the panel has thrown families of victims into renewed uncertainty, leaving them without a clear path to compensation or accountability. What was meant to be a platform for justice has now turned into a battlefield of accusations, with rival groups blaming each other for derailing the process.
Civil societies that initially backed the panel have sharply disagreed on its legitimacy, accusing their counterparts of either undermining victims’ rights or rushing a flawed process. Rights groups, once united in demanding answers for police brutality during nationwide demonstrations, are now at odds, each claiming to represent the true interests of those affected.
The collapse of the panel has raised fears that victims of last year’s violent crackdowns could once again be forgotten. Critics argue that the endless wrangles only serve to deepen the wounds of grieving families, while activists warn that justice cannot be pursued through a discredited process.
The fallout is now seen as a major setback for the country’s accountability efforts, with calls for urgent dialogue to prevent the issue from slipping into political manipulation. For now, victims and their families remain caught in the crossfire, waiting for clarity on whether justice will ever be delivered.
