The Alternative Justice System Committee in Uasin Gishu County has launched efforts to seek compensation for parents who lost millions of shillings in the controversial and failed Finland-Canada education programme.

The committee, led by retired Major John Seii, has so far registered more than 70 affected families, with registration continuing as it works to establish the full scale of the financial losses suffered by parents.

The initiative seeks to provide a pathway for affected families to pursue redress outside lengthy and potentially costly court battles.

Parents to meet on September 15

A consultative meeting bringing together affected parents, community elders and other stakeholders has been scheduled for September 15.

The meeting is expected to provide a platform for families to share their experiences, document their losses and discuss possible avenues for compensation.

The committee says it intends to pursue an amicable settlement through dialogue, consensus and alternative justice mechanisms, rather than relying solely on prolonged litigation.

The push comes as affected families continue seeking answers and recovery of funds lost through the education programme.

With more than 70 families already registered and additional cases expected to emerge, the committee says the ongoing registration exercise will help establish the extent of the losses and inform efforts to secure redress.

The September 15 meeting could therefore mark a significant step in attempts to resolve the long-running dispute and provide relief to parents who say they suffered substantial financial losses.