The Ministry of Health has announced that all medical bills for victims injured during the June 17 and June 25 protests in Nairobi will be waived.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the move aims to support those affected by the unrest.
“I have directed the management of Kenyatta National Hospital to waive all medical bills for patients injured during the protests and charge them to the hospital’s Disaster Emergency Fund,” he said.
The waiver includes the outstanding hospital bill of the late Boniface Kariuki, which, according to the ministry, stood at Sh815,805 at the time of his death.
The Ministry expressed its condolences to bereaved families and extended support to those still recovering.
“Our hearts go out to all those affected, and we remain committed to ensuring they receive the care and support they need,” Duale added.
On June 27, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights released a preliminary report documenting extensive human rights violations during the nationwide demonstrations held on June 25.
According to the commission’s update, at least 19 people lost their lives, 531 sustained injuries, and 15 individuals were forcibly disappeared during the protests.
The statement also reported 179 arrests, as well as multiple cases of sexual violence, including two cases of individual rape, two gang rapes, and one attempted gang rape.
KNCHR condemned the violations in the strongest terms and called for accountability from all responsible parties.
"The commission strongly condemns all human rights violations and calls for accountability from all responsible parties," read part of the statement.
It further expressed condolences to the families of those killed and wished a swift recovery to those injured.
