The youth in Kisii, in their hundreds, Tuesday stormed the streets, in solidarity with thousands of others across the country, agitating for the release of all detained protesters.
They barricaded the streets adjacent to the town's restive Capital Roundabout chanting anti-government slogans.
They also pressed for the sacking of Prime Secretary Musalia Mudavadi whose occupation of office they said was unconstitutional.
They also rejected the claim that they are being funded to hold protests.
"I have been participating in these demos from day one and I have never seen a coin in my hand or mpesa as a participant," said Stephen Makori, a youth.
A few officers deployed into the streets kept rooted as the youth protested around them.
For the better part of the morning, the demonstrators moved from street to street singing anti-government slogans.
As the protests went on, the traders across the town continued to remain edgy.
By 1pm, most shops had closed for fear of being looted.
Those that had not closed were quickly forced to with youth pelting stones at those who were in operation.
Even hotels and eateries were not spared.
Clients that were taking view of the protesters down the streets were hurled with stones forcing proprietors to close in a hurry.
Those who spoke to journalists said they want solid reforms to end the protests.
"Yes he (Ruto) sacked the cabinet but he is yet to send home Prime Minister Musalia Mudavadi who is still occupying an unconstitutional office... we want him out as well," added Makori.
The protester said it was hypocritical that the government is yet to order the unconditional release of the youth arrested during the violent protests in Nairobi.
Geoffrey Moruri, another youth, spoke of growing unemployment in the country.
He graduated five years ago but has not been able to secure a job so far.
"If there are no jobs I will make protests my job," he told the Star.
The protests were also patronized by street urchins sniffing glue.
Out in the streets, some traders narrated stories of desperation as the protests grew.
Peninah Miruka, a fruit vendor had barely spread the shed when the protests set off.
"I don't know how I will go back to my house," she said
Rachel Nyakundi, a newspaper vendor said she had scarcely sold five copies when the youth forced them off the streets.
Julius Mogusu, who deals with mirrors, held on to his chin after finding the protesters outside his shed.
"I lost my wares last week and I won't do any display today," he told the Star.