[PHOTOS] Bonfires lit as protests begin in Kisumu

This was after a call by Azimio leader Raila Odinga for a series of three-day protests.

In Summary
  • There was a heavy police presence on standby near Kisumu Boys Roundabout.

  • Raila has maintained that the protests will go on despite leaders urging him to call off the demos.

Bonfires lit in various roads in Kisumu as demonstrations begin on July 19, 2023.
Bonfires lit in various roads in Kisumu as demonstrations begin on July 19, 2023.
Image: FAITH MATETE

Kisumu Azimio protesters on Wednesday took to the streets to protest over the high cost of living.

This was after a call by Azimio leader Raila Odinga for a series of three-day protests.

The protesters were seen lighting bonfires on several roads in Kisumu.

Bonfire lit as residents go about their businesses in Kisumu ahead of demonstrations on July 19, 2023.
Bonfire lit as residents go about their businesses in Kisumu ahead of demonstrations on July 19, 2023.
Image: FAITH MATETE

There was a heavy police presence on standby near Kisumu Boys Roundabout.

Raila has maintained that the protests will go on despite leaders urging him to call off the demos.

Businesses closed in Kisumu ahead of Azimio protests on July 19, 2023.
Businesses closed in Kisumu ahead of Azimio protests on July 19, 2023.
Image: FAITH MATETE
Bonfire lit in Kisumu as protests begin on July 19, 2023.
Bonfire lit in Kisumu as protests begin on July 19, 2023.
Image: FAITH MATETE
Kisumu residents go about their businesses in Kisumu ahead of demonstrations on July 19, 2023.
Kisumu residents go about their businesses in Kisumu ahead of demonstrations on July 19, 2023.
Image: FAITH MATETE
Empty streets and businesses closed ahead of Azimio protests on July 19, 2023.
Empty streets and businesses closed ahead of Azimio protests on July 19, 2023.
Image: FAITH MATETE
Empty streets and businesses closed ahead of Azimio protests on July 19, 2023.
Empty streets and businesses closed ahead of Azimio protests on July 19, 2023.
Image: FAITH MATETE
Empty streets in Kisumu ahead of protests on July 19, 2023.
Empty streets in Kisumu ahead of protests on July 19, 2023.
Image: FAITH MATETE
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