[PHOTOS] Current situation in Kisumu amidst anti-Ruto protests

A spot check by the Star, saw all shops closed, banks amongst various business premises.

In Summary

•Currently there is a running battle between officers and locals along the major streets of Kisumu

•A spot check by the Star, saw all shops closed, banks amongst various business premises.

 

by MAUREEN KINYANJUI News Reporter
InPictures
20 March 2023 - 13:30

Police disperse protesters after they attempted to access the State Lodge in Kisumu.

Kisumu turned into a battlefield on Monday morning as residents responded to the calls by Azimio Leader Raila Odinga to protest against the government.

Some residents marched along the major streets chanting anti-Ruto slogans.

A spot check by the Star, saw all shops closed, banks amongst various business premises.

Owners of various shops along the streets were however seen outside their premises guarding them.

Currently, there is a running battle between officers and locals along the major streets of Kisumu.

Running battle between officers and locals along the major streets of Kisumu on March 20, 2023
Running battle between officers and locals along the major streets of Kisumu on March 20, 2023
Image: FAITH MATETE
Running battle between officers and locals along the major streets of Kisumu on March 20, 2023
Running battle between officers and locals along the major streets of Kisumu on March 20, 2023
Image: FAITH MATETE
Police officers face Azimio protestors in Kisumu ahead of Azimio la Umoja protest in Nairobi on March 20, 2023
Police officers face Azimio protestors in Kisumu ahead of Azimio la Umoja protest in Nairobi on March 20, 2023
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Running battle between officers and locals along the major streets of Kisumu on March 20, 2023
Running battle between officers and locals along the major streets of Kisumu on March 20, 2023
Image: FAITH MATETE
Owners of various shops along the streets were however seen outside their premises guarding them in Kisumu on March 20, 2023
Owners of various shops along the streets were however seen outside their premises guarding them in Kisumu on March 20, 2023
Image: FAITH MATETE
Police officers on a motorbike get teargas canisters ahead of Azimio la Umoja protest in Nairobi on March 20, 2023
Police officers on a motorbike get teargas canisters ahead of Azimio la Umoja protest in Nairobi on March 20, 2023
Image: FAITH MATETE
Police officers face Azimio protestors in Kisumu ahead of Azimio la Umoja protest in Nairobi on March 20, 2023
Police officers face Azimio protestors in Kisumu ahead of Azimio la Umoja protest in Nairobi on March 20, 2023
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Police officers face Azimio protestors in Kisumu ahead of Azimio la Umoja protest in Nairobi on March 20, 2023
Police officers face Azimio protestors in Kisumu ahead of Azimio la Umoja protest in Nairobi on March 20, 2023
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Police officers face Azimio protestors in Kisumu ahead of Azimio la Umoja protest in Nairobi on March 20, 2023
Police officers face Azimio protestors in Kisumu ahead of Azimio la Umoja protest in Nairobi on March 20, 2023
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Running battle between officers and locals along the major streets of Kisumu on March 20, 2023
Running battle between officers and locals along the major streets of Kisumu on March 20, 2023
Image: FAITH MATETE
Attempt by A section of Kisumu residents was thwarted by police officers. on March 20, 2023.
Attempt by A section of Kisumu residents was thwarted by police officers. on March 20, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Attempt by A section of Kisumu residents was thwarted by police officers. on March 20, 2023.
Attempt by A section of Kisumu residents was thwarted by police officers. on March 20, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Owners of various shops along the streets were however seen outside their premises guarding them in Kisumu on March 20, 2023
Owners of various shops along the streets were however seen outside their premises guarding them in Kisumu on March 20, 2023
Image: FAITH MATETE
Running battle between officers and locals along the major streets of Kisumu on March 20, 2023
Running battle between officers and locals along the major streets of Kisumu on March 20, 2023
Image: FAITH MATETE
Police officers face Azimio protestors in Kisumu ahead of Azimio la Umoja protest in Nairobi on March 20, 2023
Police officers face Azimio protestors in Kisumu ahead of Azimio la Umoja protest in Nairobi on March 20, 2023
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Attempt by A section of Kisumu residents was thwarted by police officers. on March 20, 2023.
Attempt by A section of Kisumu residents was thwarted by police officers. on March 20, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Naivas supermarket damaged on March 20, 2023
Naivas supermarket damaged on March 20, 2023
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Attempt by A section of Kisumu residents was thwarted by police officers. on March 20, 2023.
Attempt by A section of Kisumu residents was thwarted by police officers. on March 20, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Police officers corner Azimio La Umoja supporter who was trying to escape after throwing stones during protest in Kisumu on March 20, 2023.
Police officers corner Azimio La Umoja supporter who was trying to escape after throwing stones during protest in Kisumu on March 20, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Attempt by A section of Kisumu residents was thwarted by police officers. on March 20, 2023.
Attempt by A section of Kisumu residents was thwarted by police officers. on March 20, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO

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