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[PHOTOS] Police lob teargas at protesters in Kisumu as demos take shape

The protesters were hurling stones at police who ran to take cover

by PERPETUA ETYANG

In-pictures19 July 2023 - 12:16

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In Summary

A section of protesters led peaceful demos while marching along Makasembo Road.
They were led by Kisumu central MP Joshua Oron accompanied by other local leaders.

A man wades through teargas canister at Kachok round-about on July 19, 2023.

Police and protesters engaged in running battles in Kisumu as Opposition's three-day anti-government protests began on Wednesday.

The anti-riot cops were seen lobbying teargas at protesters as they tried to pick it up and send it back.

The protesters were hurling stones at police who ran to take cover.

A protester n Kisumu on July 19, 2023 in Kisumu.

Some protesters led peaceful demos while marching along Makasembo Road.

They were led by Kisumu Central MP Joshua Oron accompanied by other local leaders.

Police officer lob tear gas at protesters on July 19, 2023 in Kisumu.

Police officers react when protesters were hauling stones at them at Kisumu Boys round-about on July 19, 2023.

A section of Kisumu residents having a procession along Makasembo Road in Kisumu on July 19, 2023.

Street children being ferried to Mamboleo where an organisation has organized a meal for them amidst protest on July 19, 2023.

An officer removes a barrier along Kisumu-Kakamega road on July 19, 2023.

A protester n Kisumu on July 19, 2023 in Kisumu.

Kisumu central MP Joshua Oron accompanied by other local leaders lead Anti-government protest along Makasembo road on July 19, 2023.