Turkana residents advocate for reparations for the victims of the Todonyang Massacre.

In a press conference held in Lokichar, locals expressed that every life, lost senselessly in Kenya, deserves equal consideration and respect.

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2025 September 12 . 12:54 PM

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Turkana community advocates for monetary reparations for those affected by the Todonyang massacre.

Turkana residents advocate for reparations for the victims of the Todonyang Massacre.

Residents of Turkana Call for Compensation for Victims of Banditry and Massacres

Residents in the Lokichar area of Turkana, Kenya, have called on the government to provide compensation to families who have lost loved ones in cross-border attacks, cattle rustling, and massacres. This call comes in the wake of the recent Todonyang attack and an escalation of banditry in Turkana South and East.

Lucas Emuron, an elder from Lokichar, stated that it is unfair that families of victims continue to suffer without compensation. He emphasized that these victims, like protest victims, deserve justice, healing, and restoration of dignity.

Esekon, a local youth leader, urged President William Ruto, who is meeting with Turkana leaders today, to include security and compensation concerns in their agenda. He urged the President to extend the gesture to other regions affected by violence, including Northern Kenya and families of the Todonyang massacre.

Stephen Ekiru, another resident, warned that ignoring the plight of Todonyang victims would amount to double standards in the government's approach to addressing national tragedies. Emuron mentioned that more than 40 people were massacred by Ethiopian militia in Todonyang, yet no compensation was initiated.

The residents believe all lives lost through senseless killings should be treated equally. They insist on gazettement of compensation for massacre victims being prioritized alongside long-standing challenges such as cattle rustling, cross-border raids, and displacement.

The residents are mobilizing to defend their people in response to the Todonyang massacre and escalating banditry in Turkana South and East. They expect President Ruto's visit to mark a turning point in the state response to decades of insecurity in Turkana and other marginalized regions.

Esekon praised President William Ruto for gazettement of compensation for protest victims. He hopes that this gesture will be extended to victims of banditry and massacres in Turkana. The residents are hopeful that their call for justice and recognition will be heard and acted upon by the government.