[PHOTOS] Kisumu streets deserted despite Nyong'o lifting demo ban

The streets were void of people while most shops remained closed in the morning hours.

In Summary
  • On Wednesday, Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o moved to ban the demos in his county. 

  • Later on in the day, Nyong'o lifted the ban.
A road leading to Kisumu State Lodge on March 30, 2023.
A road leading to Kisumu State Lodge on March 30, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO

There has been a noticeable calm along major streets in Kisumu on Thursday morning. 

By 10 am, the streets were void of people while most shops remained closed in the morning hours. 

Azimio Chief Raila Odinga had declared that there would be bi-weekly protests in the country to demonstrate the high cost of living. 

Empty Jomo Kenyatta Highway in Kisumu ahead of Azimio La Umoja mass action on March 30, 2023.
Empty Jomo Kenyatta Highway in Kisumu ahead of Azimio La Umoja mass action on March 30, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO

Raila had said protestors would meet on the streets every Monday and Thursday to hold peaceful demos over the high cost of living. 

On Wednesday, Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o moved to ban the demos in his county. 

Later on in the day, Nyong'o lifted the ban.

Despite this, no protestors were on the streets holding demos over the cost of living. 

Less activities as shops closed at Oginga Odinga street in Kisumu ahead of the protests on March 30, 2023.
Less activities as shops closed at Oginga Odinga street in Kisumu ahead of the protests on March 30, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Less activities as shops closed at Oginga Odinga street in Kisumu ahead of the protest on March 30, 2023.
Less activities as shops closed at Oginga Odinga street in Kisumu ahead of the protest on March 30, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Closed shops along Oginga Odinga street a head of Azimio planned demos on March 30, 2023.
Closed shops along Oginga Odinga street a head of Azimio planned demos on March 30, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Closed shops along Oginga Odinga street a head of the planned Azimio demos on March 30, 2023.
Closed shops along Oginga Odinga street a head of the planned Azimio demos on March 30, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Closed shops along Oginga Odinga street a head of Azimio planned demos on March 30, 2023.
Closed shops along Oginga Odinga street a head of Azimio planned demos on March 30, 2023.
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