In a statement dated November 8, 2026, the panel said an internal investigation had established that some of the individuals who raised allegations of bribery had now withdrawn their accusations.
Margaret Onyango Okitch, a complainant who had alleged that an Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) officer solicited Ksh.150,000 to process her fatality claim, later retracted the allegation.
According to the statement, Okitch contacted panel staff at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) and withdrew the accusation, saying she regretted being misadvised in a victims’ whatsApp group.
Another complainant identified as Stellamaries Nthenya, who had alleged that a panel staff at KICC had demanded Ksh.1,200 to facilitate the notarization of her affidavit, also withdrew the accusation.
However, the panel addressed a separate allegation by Fredrick Ojiro, who claimed that a panel member received Ksh.100,000 as a bribe and said he had evidence to support the claim.
The panel urged him to report the matter to the relevant authorities or make public the details concerning the alleged bribery.
The compensation body also disclosed that it had so far processed 236 fatality claims, adding that the information is regularly shared with the press and the public.
The panel further insisted that no fraudulent claim had been paid to date.
“The Panel reiterates that as to date not a single false claim has been paid,” Chairperson Prof. Makau Mutua said.
He also warned victims against fraudsters who demand money with promises of facilitating compensation, clarifying that the panel does not charge any fees for its services.
“The Panel warns victims and the public against malevolent actors who include fraudsters, imposters and brokers, demanding money with the intention of defrauding victims to facilitate compensation,” he added.
The panel urged victims not to pay individuals or organisations claiming to act on its behalf, advising them to contact its offices directly whenever they have concerns about the compensation process.
