The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has alerted citizens about increasing fraudulent activities involving fake compensation and reparations schemes.
According to a statement released on Thursday, May 14, the commission reported that certain individuals are deceiving people by requesting money while falsely representing themselves as KNCHR representatives processing compensation claims.
“The KNCHR wants to inform the public that dishonest persons are collecting funds from citizens under the guise of handling compensation or reparations for the Commission,” the notification read.
The advisory confirmed that KNCHR offers all services without charge, and any requests for payment should be considered fraudulent.
“KNCHR does not levy fees. All services are provided free of charge. We do not accept payments from victims for registration, case processing, or to access compensation, reparations, or any other service,” the commission clarified.
Furthermore, KNCHR mentioned they do not utilize personal mobile money accounts or paybill numbers for any official transactions.
“Any person demanding payment in return for compensation or reparations is a scammer with no connection to KNCHR,” the commission stressed.
KNCHR advised victims and those approached by such fraudsters to report incidents promptly to the nearest police station and maintain documentation of all exchanges.
Citizens were also directed to confirm any claims or correspondence directly through the commission’s official channels.
At the same time, the commission noted they are taking measures against individuals involved in fraudulent conduct.
The warning arrives while claims are being processed from Kenyans seeking redress for injuries or damages sustained during the 2017, 2024, and 2025 protests, following commitments made by President William Ruto.
Anxiety is mounting as fraudsters capitalize on this critical time, targeting vulnerable individuals pursuing justice and reparations.