Shops closed, transport paralysed as Kisumu protest starts

Police officers monitored the protestors along the streets.

In Summary
  • Businesses in town remained paralyzed, with shops including supermarkets that had been earlier opened hastily closing by 9 am.
  • Transportation was also severely affected, with few vehicles seen stranded on the roads.

Anti-Finance Bill demonstrators in Kisumu thronged various streets of the City in support of the 'Reject Finance Bill' call.

A section of Kisumu protesters take to the street to demonstrate on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.
A section of Kisumu protesters take to the street to demonstrate on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.
Image: FAITH MATETE

Anti-Finance Bill demonstrators in Kisumu thronged various streets of the City in support of the 'Reject Finance Bill' call.

Peaceful protesters stormed the streets of the lakeside city with placards, songs, dances, and chanting anti-President William Ruto slogans.

The youths had gathered at Kondele grounds as early as 9 am where they started moving in groups and eventually began the protests.

"Hatutachoka kuandamana, this is our time and we will teach them a lesson," shouted one youth.

Businesses in town remained paralyzed, with shops including supermarkets that had been earlier opened hastily closing by 9 am.

Transportation was also severely affected, with few vehicles seen stranded on the roads.

Police officers monitored the protestors along the streets.

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