Police, protesters engage in running battles in Nyamira demos

Business came to a standstill in Nyamira town following Wednesday's protests.

Roads leading to the Central Business District were barricaded from early morning.

Police officers used teargas canisters to disperse the protesters who burnt tyres and barricaded roads in and out of Nyamira town.

Azimio La Umoja Mcas led by Duke Masira (Township) and Vincent Benecha (Kiabonyoru) led the demos saying life has become unbearable for Kenyans and hence something must be done to bring down the skyrocketing cost of living.

"We cannot assume everything is fine whereas Kenyans are suffering with hard life. Let us all rise up and fight for Kenyans," Masira said.