In the morning, the streets in Kisumu were empty and most shops remained closed in anticipation of the anti-government protests.
Azimio leader Raila Odinga who is leading the protests countrywide had declared that the demos would be held bi-weekly on Mondays and Thursdays.
Seme MP James Nyikal, Kisumu Deputy Governor Mathew Owili and South East Nyakach ward MCA Lumumba Owade while leading the protest at Patels in Kisumu on March 30, 2023.
Several leaders from Nyanza on Thursday took to the streets leading the protests in Kisumu.
Among the leaders who joined protestors were Seme MP James Nyikal, Kisumu Deputy Governor Mathew Owili and South East Nyakach MCA Lumumba Owade.
The trio led protestors in demos at Patel in Kisumu.
Protesters were decrying the high cost of living.
A protestor seated beside a fire in Kisumu on March 30,2023. A fire set up following protests in Kisumu on March 30, 2023. Protestors in Kisumu decrying the high cost of living on March 30,2023. Protestors in Kisumu decrying the high cost of living on March 30,2023.
In the morning, the streets in Kisumu were empty and most shops remained closed in anticipation of the anti-government protests.
Azimio leader Raila Odinga who is leading the protests countrywide had declared that the demos would be held bi-weekly on Mondays and Thursdays.
Raila said the demos will be held till President William Ruto acts on the demands of Kenyans to lower the cost of living.
Protestors in Kisumu decrying the high cost of living on March 30,2023. A fire set up by protestors in Kisumu decrying the high cost of living on March 30,2023. Protesters along along Kisumu-Kakamega road on March 30, 2023.A protester in Kisumu carrying plates and a sufuria on his head on March 30,2023. Azimio la Umoja supporters protest the high cost living in Kisumu on March 30, 2023A woman in her regalia during the protest in Kisumu on March 30,2023.