[PHOTOS] Fire ravages properties in Jua Kali, Kisumu

It broke out during protests in the area.

In Summary

• The traders have blamed the anti-riot police officers for the fire, saying the teargas canisters lobbed their way and ignited the fire. 

• This has however not been proved. 

by SHARON MWENDE
InPictures
12 July 2023 - 18:02
Jua Kali business ravaged by fire amidst intense protest in Kisumu County on July 12, 2023.
Jua Kali business ravaged by fire amidst intense protest in Kisumu County on July 12, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO

Jua Kali traders in Kisumu have suffered losses after a fire broke out during demonstrations.

Property of an unknown amount was destroyed including cars parked nearby and business stalls.

They however succeeded to salvage some of their items.

The traders have blamed the anti-riot police officers for the fire.

Those who spoke to the media claimed the teargas canisters lobbed their way ignited the fire. 

Firefighters and police water cannons arrived at the scene to help extinguish the fire.

Jua Kali business ravaged by fire amidst intense protest in Kisumu County on July 12, 2023.
Jua Kali business ravaged by fire amidst intense protest in Kisumu County on July 12, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
An officer takes cover during the protest at Jua Kali area in Kisumu on July 12, 2023.
An officer takes cover during the protest at Jua Kali area in Kisumu on July 12, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO

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Jua Kali traders are counting losses after their business premises caught fire amidst intense protest in Kisumu County on July 12, 2023.
Jua Kali traders are counting losses after their business premises caught fire amidst intense protest in Kisumu County on July 12, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Police officers take cover during the protest at Jua Kali area in Kisumu County on July 12, 2023.
Police officers take cover during the protest at Jua Kali area in Kisumu County on July 12, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
A section of Jua Kali, Kisumu County that is still burning amidst intense protest within the area on July 12, 2023.
A section of Jua Kali, Kisumu County that is still burning amidst intense protest within the area on July 12, 2023.
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Police officers take cover during the protest at Jua Kali area in Kisumu County on July 12, 2023.
Police officers take cover during the protest at Jua Kali area in Kisumu County on July 12, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Kisumu County fire fighters' department tries to put out fire at Jua Kali area on July 12, 2023.
Kisumu County fire fighters' department tries to put out fire at Jua Kali area on July 12, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Police officers take cover during the protest at Jua Kali area in Kisumu County on July 12, 2023.
Police officers take cover during the protest at Jua Kali area in Kisumu County on July 12, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Jua Kali business ravaged by fire amidst intense protest in Kisumu County on July 12, 2023.
Jua Kali business ravaged by fire amidst intense protest in Kisumu County on July 12, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Kisumu County fire fighters extinguishing fire at Jua Kali area on July 12, 2023.
Kisumu County fire fighters extinguishing fire at Jua Kali area on July 12, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Jua Kali traders are counting losses after their business premises cought fire amidst intense protest in Kisumu County on July 12, 2023.
Jua Kali traders are counting losses after their business premises cought fire amidst intense protest in Kisumu County on July 12, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Kisumu County fire fighters extinguishing fire at Jua Kali area on July 12, 2023.
Kisumu County fire fighters extinguishing fire at Jua Kali area on July 12, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Some of the items salvaged after a fire outbreak in Jua Kali, Kisumu County on July 12, 2023.
Some of the items salvaged after a fire outbreak in Jua Kali, Kisumu County on July 12, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Some of the items salvaged after a fire outbreak in Jua Kali, Kisumu County on July 12, 2023.
Some of the items salvaged after a fire outbreak in Jua Kali, Kisumu County on July 12, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Some of the items salvaged after a fire outbreak in Jua Kali, Kisumu County on July 12, 2023.
Some of the items salvaged after a fire outbreak in Jua Kali, Kisumu County on July 12, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Jua Kali traders at their business area following a fire outbreak amidst intense protest in Kisumu County on July 12, 2023.
Jua Kali traders at their business area following a fire outbreak amidst intense protest in Kisumu County on July 12, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Some of the items salvaged after a fire outbreak in Jua Kali, Kisumu County on July 12, 2023.
Some of the items salvaged after a fire outbreak in Jua Kali, Kisumu County on July 12, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Traders sorting through some of the items salvaged after a fire outbreak in Jua Kali, Kisumu County on July 12, 2023.
Traders sorting through some of the items salvaged after a fire outbreak in Jua Kali, Kisumu County on July 12, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Some of the items salvaged after a fire outbreak in Jua Kali, Kisumu County on July 12, 2023.
Some of the items salvaged after a fire outbreak in Jua Kali, Kisumu County on July 12, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Traders sorting through some of the items salvaged after a fire outbreak in Jua Kali, Kisumu County on July 12, 2023.
Traders sorting through some of the items salvaged after a fire outbreak in Jua Kali, Kisumu County on July 12, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
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