Business is going on as usual in Kisumu county despite the anticipation of protests dubbed Nane Nane.
A spot check by the Star revealed normal activities in the town with shops, supermarkets, banks, and other businesses operating as usual.
Although pedestrian traffic was lower than usual, traders who chose to open their shops carried on with their activities uninterrupted.
There were no police roadblocks or visible police presence within the streets, a departure from the usual practice of officers patrolling along the streets or setting up roadblocks near Kisumu Boys Roundabout, Patel flats and Kondele during the planned protests.
Locals who spoke to Star noted that it was decided that there would be no demonstration against the government within the Lakeside city.
They noted that the new broad-based government is what is needed for the country adding that any demo will affect efforts to address some of the challenges the country is facing.
Mark Oluoch noted that the young people's voices were heard as evidenced by changes that President William Ruto has been making for the last few weeks.
"Going to the streets again will water down some of these things. Let's allow the newly nominated Cabinet Secretaries sworn in to do their work, let's wait for change," Oluoch said.
Another local boda boda operator Julius Ligeve noted that they have experienced peace in Kisumu which is good for the business.
He said they are always casualties during demos because the officers always see them as part of the protestors.
"When people are being chased away by the police and they meet you, they treat you as one of the protesters just because you are on a motorbike, hence a challenge to us," he said.
A hawker, Jane Onyango, noted that they have no reason to demonstrate.
"Let's all give the President and his new team time to address the concerns."
