They carried placards decrying inadequate food supply, unemployment and the Finance Act saying it is unfair and retrogressive.
Protesters wearing towels along Kisumu-Kakamega during demonstrations on July 12, 2023.
Most businesses remained closed as protesters took to the streets in Kisumu.
Some demonstrators were seen dressed in towels as they protested over the high cost of living.
They carried placards decrying inadequate food supply, unemployment and the Finance Act saying it is unfair and retrogressive.
Protesters with placards at Kisumu Boys round-about on July 12, 2023.
Demonstrators carried cooking sticks and one had a toothbrush in his mouth.
There was a heavy police presence with water canons to keep off the demonstrators.
Less activities along Oginga Odinga street in Kisumu ahead of demonstrations on July 12, 2023.Water canon spotted being moved to Kisumu State Lodge ahead of the protest on July 12, 2023. Businesses closed along Oginga Odinga street in Kisumu on July 12, 2023. Water canon spotted moving to Kisumu State Lodge ahead of the protest on July 12, 2023. Businesses closed along Oginga Odinga street in Kisumu on July 12, 2023. Less activities along Oginga Odinga street in Kisumu ahead of demonstrations on July 12, 2023.Deserted Tivoli business Centre along Jomo Kenyatta Highway on July 12, 2023.
