[PHOTOS] Demos intensify in Kisumu as protesters, police clash

Protesters were seen scampering for their safety.

In Summary
  • Earlier on, Kisumu city was deserted as residents stayed away in fear of demonstrations.
  • Businesses and shops remained closed but there were some traders who tried to sell some goods to earn a living.
Running battles between Anti-riot police officers and Kisumu residents at Nyalenda estate on July 21, 2023.
Running battles between Anti-riot police officers and Kisumu residents at Nyalenda estate on July 21, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO

Kisumu residents have taken to the streets to protest against President William Ruto's government as directed by Azimio leader Raila Odinga. 

The protesters lit bonfires along the Nyalenda Ringroad in Kisumu as they engaged the police officers in running battles.

A section of Nyalenda residents clear a barrier under the watch of police officers at Western junction in Kisumu on July 21, 2023.
A section of Nyalenda residents clear a barrier under the watch of police officers at Western junction in Kisumu on July 21, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Protesters along Nyalenda ringroad in Kisumu on July 21, 2023.
Protesters along Nyalenda ringroad in Kisumu on July 21, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO

Protesters and several women were seen running for their safety after getting themselves in a mix during the protests.

Earlier on, Kisumu city was deserted as residents stayed away in fear of demonstrations.

Anti-riot police officers charging toward the protest at Kilo junction, Nyalenda on July 21, 2023.
Anti-riot police officers charging toward the protest at Kilo junction, Nyalenda on July 21, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Protesters run for their safety away from anti-riot officers at Kilo junction in Nyalenda during final day of Azimio protests on July 21, 2023.
Protesters run for their safety away from anti-riot officers at Kilo junction in Nyalenda during final day of Azimio protests on July 21, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Protesters run for their safety away from anti-riot officers at Kilo junction in Nyalenda on July 21, 2023.
Protesters run for their safety away from anti-riot officers at Kilo junction in Nyalenda on July 21, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO

Businesses and shops remained closed but there were some traders who tried to sell some goods to earn a living.

A spot check by the Star revealed that transport was paralyzed as clear roads were seen.

Protesters along Nyalenda ringroad in Kisumu on July 21, 2023.
Protesters along Nyalenda ringroad in Kisumu on July 21, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Anti-riot police officers enter Nyalenda estate in Kisumu on July 21, 2023.
Anti-riot police officers enter Nyalenda estate in Kisumu on July 21, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Women run for safety after getting themselves in a mix between the officers and the protesters on July 21, 2023.
Women run for safety after getting themselves in a mix between the officers and the protesters on July 21, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Anti-riot police officers clear Nyalenda Ringroad during the third day of the protest on July 21, 2023.
Anti-riot police officers clear Nyalenda Ringroad during the third day of the protest on July 21, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
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