[PHOTOS] Few businesses open in Mombasa ahead of demos

In Summary

Azimio leaders have vowed to continue with their demonstrations sanctioned by opposition chief Raila Odinga.
This is despite the Inspector General of Police Japheth Koome declaring the demos illegal.

19 July 2023 - 10:27

A few businesses remained closed along Digo Road in Mombasa CBD as roads remain relatively clear with few cars and tuktuks on July 19, 2023
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Normalcy has been witnessed in Mombasa ahead of the planned three-day Azimio demonstrations that start today.

Azimio leaders have vowed to continue with their demonstrations sanctioned by opposition chief Raila Odinga.

This is despite the Inspector General of Police Japheth Koome declaring the demos illegal.

A few businesses remained closed along Digo Road in Mombasa CBD as roads remain relatively clear with few cars and tuktuks on July 19, 2023
Image: ONYANGO OCHIENG'

On Tuesday, the opposition said they will continue with their planned demonstrations from the GPO within the town centre.

A spot check by the Star, despite the calmness being witnessed, a few shops remain closed with few cars on the road.

A few businesses remained closed along Digo Road in Mombasa CBD as roads remain relatively clear with few cars and tuktuks on July 19, 2023
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Nkuruah Road in Mombasa CBD remains deserted with a handfull of people going on with their businesses ahead of the three-days Azimio demos expected to begin today, on July 19, 2023
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Digo Road in Mombasa ahead of the three-day Azimio demos expected to begin today, July 19 2023
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Digo Road in Mombasa ahead of the three-day Azimio demos expected to begin today July 19, 2023
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Moi Avenue Road in Mombasa remains deserted with only a few cars on the road ahead of the three-day Azimio demos expected to begin today.
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