Don't fight us, we're fighting for all Kenyans – Kisumu protesters to cops

Azimio Chief Raila Odinga called off the demos that had been planned for Wednesday

In Summary
  • "Kenyans should take time off to remember those who departed from the chaos that erupted during demos," he said. 

  • Raila also visited the victims in hospitals in Nairobi. 

A Kisumu resident stands a long Kisumu-Busia with a candle on Azimio vigil day on July 26, 2023.
A Kisumu resident stands a long Kisumu-Busia with a candle on Azimio vigil day on July 26, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO

Anti-government protesters in Kisumu have sent a message to police on why they have been holding the demos. 

On a placard, the protesters told police they are not looking for a fight but are simply fighting for the welfare of every Kenyan, police included.

Elizabeth Adongo, mother to the late Derek Adongo who was shot during anti-government demonstration lights candle at the entrance of the hospital on July 26, 2023.
Elizabeth Adongo, mother to the late Derek Adongo who was shot during anti-government demonstration lights candle at the entrance of the hospital on July 26, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO

"Police officer, don't fight us! We are not fighting you. We are fighting for you and us," the placard read. 

Kisumu protesters sent the message on Wednesday as Azimio supporters held a vigil in memory of those who died from alleged police brutality during Azimio's demos. 

Azimio Chief Raila Odinga called off the demos that had been planned for Wednesday, to hold the vigil.

'President of Sufuria Revolution Movement' Obungu Owich when he visited victims at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital on Azimio vigil day on July 26, 2023.
'President of Sufuria Revolution Movement' Obungu Owich when he visited victims at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital on Azimio vigil day on July 26, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO

"Kenyans should take time off to remember those who departed from the chaos that erupted during demos," he said. 

Raila also visited the victims in hospitals in Nairobi. 

The 'president' of Sufuria Revolution Movement, Obungu Owich, also visited victims at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kisumu. 

'President of Sufuria Revolution Movement' Obungu Owich prays with demos victims at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital on July 26, 2023.
'President of Sufuria Revolution Movement' Obungu Owich prays with demos victims at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital on July 26, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
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