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[PHOTOS] Standoff as police, protesters clash in Kisumu

Police lobbed tear gas at protesters to disperse them but they fought back.

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by PERPETUA ETYANG

News12 July 2023 - 14:15
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In Summary


  • Standard Group photojournalist Colins Oduor was allegedly beaten by police during the demo.
  • Oduor was injured along Kisumu-Kakamega Highway (at the blood transfusion centre).
Anti-government protesters engaging police officers in a running battle at Jua Kali area in Kisumu on July, 2023.

It was running battles between the police and protesters in Kisumu during Wednesday's demonstrations.

Police lobbed tear gas at protesters to disperse them but they fought back.

Most businesses remained closed and some demonstrators were seen dressed in towels as they protested over the high cost of living.

They carried placards decrying inadequate food supply, unemployment and the Finance Act saying it is unfair and retrogressive.

Police officers in a running battle at Jua Kali area in Kisumu on July, 2023.

Standard Group photojournalist Colins Oduor was allegedly beaten by police during the demo.

Oduor was injured along Kisumu-Kakamega Highway (at the blood transfusion centre).

The scribe sustained injuries on the back and waist.

Police officers in a running battle at Jua Kali area in Kisumu on July, 2023.
A protester carrying placard near Jua Kali round-about on July 12, 2023.
Protesters carrying placard near Jua Kali round-about on July 12, 2023.
Police officers lob teargas canister at anti-protesters near Aga Khan Hospital in Kisumu on July 12, 2023.
Anti-government protesters engaging police officers in a running battle at Jua Kali area in Kisumu on July, 2023.

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