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Matiba's death epitomize frustration former detainees go through to get compensated

Kenneth Matiba
Kenneth Matiba in this picture dated September 1987. [File, Standard]

The State's delay to pay veteran politician Kenneth Matiba over Sh1 billion has brought to the fore the hurdles in the path of torture victims trying to get compensation.

Matiba’s claims are among over Sh2 billion the Government owes many individuals whom the High Court awarded various amounts for violation of their rights and cruelty at the hands of police.

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