Moments that warmed Kenyans' hearts amid Azimio's protests

On Wednesday, hilarious moments were captured as several Kenyans took to the streets.

In Summary
  • In Kisii, protesters were spotted playing a mini-football match along Kisii's Hospital Road.
  • In the morning hours, Kisii streets were clear with only police spotted on the roads.
Protestors in Kisumu turn a highway into a bathroom during the anti-government protests in the area on July 19, 2023
Protestors in Kisumu turn a highway into a bathroom during the anti-government protests in the area on July 19, 2023
Image: FAITH MATETE

It's never a dull moment in Kenya when demonstrations happen.

On Wednesday, hilarious moments were captured as several Kenyans took to the streets.

In Kisii, protesters were spotted playing a mini-football match along Kisii's Hospital Road.

In the morning hours, Kisii streets were clear with only police spotted on the roads.

However, before midday, the situation took a different twist as protestors flocked to the streets. 

In Kisumu, Some youths decided to take daytime baths as the running battles between police and youths escalated.

Three demonstrators were seen cleaning themselves on the highway during the anti-government protests in the area.

The three men were shirtless but had their trousers on.

Protesters play a mini-football match along Kisii's Hospital Road on July 19, 2023
Protesters play a mini-football match along Kisii's Hospital Road on July 19, 2023
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Three Protesters in Kisumu on Wednesday resorted to taking a shower on a highway within the Lakeside city even as protest called by Azimio continued in the city. https://rb.gy/ckgn2

Protesters in Kisumu turn a highway into a bathroom during the anti-government protests in the area
Protesters in Kisumu turn a highway into a bathroom during the anti-government protests in the area
Image: Screengrab

Still in Kisumu, a protester donning a pink towel was spotted, this time accompanied by a minor who also had a towel.

Police were seen engaging the man as he walked holding the minor's hands, the minor, he said, is his son.

In March, the man wrapped up in a towel and a toothbrush in his mouth and was accompanied by his three-year-old son, who also donned a towel.

Opposition Chief Raila Odinga said the anti-government demonstrations will go on for three days this week.

He said the demos will be held whether the government issues a permit or not.

Azimio la Umoja said due to requests from all sectors, the peaceful demos will be held on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

However, President William Ruto said he would use all means to stop the protests.

Despite the police being armed with guns and tear gas, they were seen throwing stones back at the protestors.

Initially, the stones were thrown at the police by the youths.

Police officers engage a man and his son donned in towels protesting along Jomo Kenyatta Avenue in Kisumu on July 19, 2023.
Police officers engage a man and his son donned in towels protesting along Jomo Kenyatta Avenue in Kisumu on July 19, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Protestors in Kisumu turn a highway into a bathroom during the anti-government protests in the area
Protestors in Kisumu turn a highway into a bathroom during the anti-government protests in the area
Image: Screengrab
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