Speaking during the funeral of Phoebe Asiyo in Homa Bay, Raila confirmed that a framework is now in place to enforce the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between his ODM party and the UDA.
“We have sat together and reviewed the MOU that we signed this year. You have seen we have put together a framework to ensure that the MOU is implemented to the letter,” he said.
He stated that the victims of past political violence, including those who were injured, maimed, or killed, would be duly compensated, with the coverage period not restricted to 2022 alone.
“We are not just looking at 2024, or 2023, or 2022. We go back to 2017 up to date," he stated.
"The families are going to be compensated, and we are putting in place the necessary mechanisms to make that happen."
Raila also revealed plans for a joint parliamentary group meeting next week.
The meeting, he revealed, is aimed at rallying lawmakers from both sides to put up the legislative and institutional structures needed to support the implementation.
“This is going to happen,” he declared, adding, "To the naysayers, give us the space to deliver on this.”
President William Ruto announced Friday the establishment of a national framework to coordinate compensation for victims of demonstrations and public protests.
The initiative, unveiled through a presidential proclamation, will provide reparations for civilians and security personnel who suffered bodily harm or lost their lives during protests and riots.
The new framework will operate under the Executive Office of the President and will be implemented in collaboration with the Office of the Attorney General, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, the National Treasury, and other relevant government agencies.
“There is compelling national interest in establishing a framework for accountability, redress and reparations for victims of demonstrations and public protests,” Ruto said.
He emphasised the importance of balancing constitutionally protected freedoms with civic responsibility and public safety.
To lead the initiative, President Ruto has designated Makau Mutua, Senior Advisor on Constitutional Affairs and Human Rights, as the Principal Coordinator of the State Intervention and Compensation Framework.
The team will operate under a 120-day tenure from the date of the proclamation.
