Kakamega recorded little activities in the morning as most residents kept off the town fearing being caught up in Saba Saba protests.
The normally busy streets remained deserted with most business premises closed.
Muliro Garden was sealed off as early as 5 am to deny those who would participate in the tests access.
Police were positioned in a strategic location with a heavy presence along Kenyatta Avenue.
"We're still monitoring the situation before we can open our businesses because we're not sure what the youths are thinking or planning to do," said George Gathegu, a businessman.
