Protests erupted in Kisumu on Thursday following rumours that police detained Raila Odinga in the Muthaiga home of businessman Jimmy Wanjigi.
Youths lit bonfires on Kisumu-Nairobi highway and the Kisumu Boys' roundabout saying they will remain on the streets until Raila addresses the media.
"Personally, I know Raila has not been detained but following the rumours some of these people will not believe it until they see and hear Raila speak," said Mark Omollo, an electrical shop owner at the bus terminus.
Protests in Kisumu following claims police detained NASA chief Raila Odinga at the Muthaiga home of businessman Jimmy Wanjigi, October 18, 2017. /FAITH MATETE
Raila spent Wednesday night at Wanjigi's home to consult with the family over police raids at the property earlier in the day.
Police are still manning the residence despite a court order barring them from breaking into it.
Protests in Kisumu following claims police detained NASA chief Raila Odinga at the Muthaiga home of businessman Jimmy Wanjigi, October 18, 2017. /FAITH MATETE
Wanjigi was granted Sh50,000 anticipatory bail barring police from arresting him.
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