PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

Photos of the Week: Pastor Ezekiel's moment in court, dramatic Azimio demos and raging floods

Here are the photos that summed up this week.

In Summary
  • The Star made a compilation of pictures from activities wrapping up the week.
Davidson Ochieng 16, starting fire at the only raised point in their home in Ogenya, Nyando Subcounty after their home was marooned by flood waters on May 1,2023.
Davidson Ochieng 16,  starting fire at the only raised point in their home in Ogenya, Nyando Subcounty after their home was marooned by flood waters on May 1,2023.
Image: FAITH MATETE

The beginning of the week saw Kenyans from Nyando and Mombasa lose their properties following heavy rains that led to flooding.

An image of a boy trying to light a fire to cook in the flooded water of Nyando caught the attention of many. 

As others battle floods, followers of Pastor Ezekiel Odero pitched a tent at Shanzu law courts in support of him. 

Ezekiel is being accused of crimes against humanity, and money laundering among other allegations. 

On the same day, Azimio protestors took to the streets for the weekly demos, some carried sufurias and plates with them. 

Protestors came out in Kisumu, Nairobi and Vihiga for the demos. 

Azimio MPs who went to the office of the President to deliver their petition were teargassed and forced to go back with their petition. 

Here are some of the photos that caught Kenyans' eye: 

Pastor Ezekiel Odero at Shanzu law courts in Mombasa county on May 2,2023.
Pastor Ezekiel Odero at Shanzu law courts in Mombasa county on May 2,2023.
Image: JOHN CHESOLI
A victim of floods sits outside her marooned house at the Ombaka in Nyando. A total of 4500 has been affected by floods in the sub county on May 1,2023.
A victim of floods sits outside her marooned house at the Ombaka in Nyando. A total of 4500 has been affected by floods in the sub county on May 1,2023.
Image: FAITH MATETE
Residents of Tura village in Nyando relocating to safety after their homes were marooned by flood waters after River Nyando broke it's banks on May 1,2023.
Residents of Tura village in Nyando relocating to safety after their homes were marooned by flood waters after River Nyando broke it's banks on May 1,2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
A section of Kamidumbi Estate in Nyando where residents' properties were destroyed by floods on May 1, 2023.
A section of Kamidumbi Estate in Nyando where residents' properties were destroyed by floods on May 1, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
A cyclist wades through a flooded bamburi- kisauni road at kwa sonko stage in Mombasa county on April 29,2023.
A cyclist wades through a flooded bamburi- kisauni road at kwa sonko stage in Mombasa county on April 29,2023.
Image: JOHN CHESOLI
Dykes erected along River Nyando belt noticeably being weakened by heavy floods which has caused havoc in the region on May 1,2023.
Dykes erected along River Nyando belt noticeably being weakened by heavy floods which has caused havoc in the region on May 1,2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
A man relocates his belonging to a safer area after floods destroyed some of his items on Sunday night in Nyando on May 1,2023.
A man relocates his belonging to a safer area after floods destroyed some of his items on Sunday night in Nyando on May 1,2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Ezekiel Odero followers sing praises outside Shanzu law courts in Mombasa county on May 2,2023.
Ezekiel Odero followers sing praises outside Shanzu law courts in Mombasa county on May 2,2023.
Image: JOHN CHESOLI
Pastor Ezekiel Odero follower breaks into tears outside Shanzu law courts in Mombasa county on May 2,2023.
Pastor Ezekiel Odero follower breaks into tears outside Shanzu law courts in Mombasa county on May 2,2023.
Image: JOHN CHESOLI
Protestors from Vihiga county took it on streets to decry the high cost of living on May 2,2023.
Protestors from Vihiga county took it on streets to decry the high cost of living on May 2,2023.
Image: MARTIN OMBIMA
Azimio members of parliament teargassed by police outside the office of the President on May 2,2023.
Azimio members of parliament teargassed by police outside the office of the President on May 2,2023.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
A section of Vihiga county took it on streets to protest over high cost of living on May 2,2023.
A section of Vihiga county took it on streets to protest over high cost of living on May 2,2023.
Image: MARTIN OMBIMA
National Sufuria Movemnent Coordinator Sospeter Ojwang addressing members of the press at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Foundation on May2,2023
National Sufuria Movemnent Coordinator Sospeter Ojwang addressing members of the press at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Foundation on May2,2023
Image: ENOS TECHE
Azimio La Umoja supporter carries placard written "Dear Commander In Chief Uchumi Umechemka na Youths Hawana Janter" as he protest peacefully along Kisumu-Kakamega on May 2, 2023.
Azimio La Umoja supporter carries placard written "Dear Commander In Chief Uchumi Umechemka na Youths Hawana Janter" as he protest peacefully along Kisumu-Kakamega on May 2, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Azimio La Umoja supporters near Kibuye market in Kisumu on May 2, 2023
Azimio La Umoja supporters near Kibuye market in Kisumu on May 2, 2023
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
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