[PHOTOS] Kisumu leaders join families in holding vigil for protests victims

This is to be done in order to remember those who died during the anti-government demonstrations.

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  • In a statement issued on Tuesday, Azimio had asked those who will take part in the memorial exercise to light candles, lay flowers, sing the National Anthem and pray.
Families and friends of victims who died during anti-government demos lighting candles during a vigil at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referal Hospital in Kisumu on July 26, 2023.
Families and friends of victims who died during anti-government demos lighting candles during a vigil at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referal Hospital in Kisumu on July 26, 2023.
Image: FAITH MATETE

Some Kisumu leaders have joined families who lost loved ones and those whose relatives were injured during protests.

In what was described as an Azimio vigil, the leaders assembled at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) where they lit candles in solidarity with the bereaved families.

All the bills both for the morgue and treatment were waived.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, Azimio had asked those who will take part in the memorial exercise to light candles, lay flowers, sing the National Anthem and pray.

This is to be done in order to remember those who died during the anti-government demonstrations.

Families and friends of victims who died during anti-government demos gathered during a vigil at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referal Hospital in Kisumu on July 26, 2023.
Families and friends of victims who died during anti-government demos gathered during a vigil at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referal Hospital in Kisumu on July 26, 2023.
Image: FAITH MATETE
Local leaders led by Kisumu assembly speaker Elisha Oraro addressing the media during a vigil at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referal Hospital in Kisumu on July 26, 2023.
Local leaders led by Kisumu assembly speaker Elisha Oraro addressing the media during a vigil at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referal Hospital in Kisumu on July 26, 2023.
Image: FAITH MATETE
Families and friends of victims who died during anti-government demos lighting candles during a vigil at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referal Hospital in Kisumu on July 26, 2023.
Families and friends of victims who died during anti-government demos lighting candles during a vigil at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referal Hospital in Kisumu on July 26, 2023.
Image: FAITH MATETE
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