Piece by: DICKENS WASONGA

29 March 2023

• Kisumu has experienced violent protests, that saw protesters clash with the police and some properties destroyed.

Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o has indefinitely suspended demonstrations in the county. The politician announced the suspension on Wednesday.

This announcement by the governor comes hours before the planned protests by Azimio on Thursday.

The governor said the Azimio National Council in consultation with the Kisumu county executive had resolved that the Kisumu team will join demonstrations in Nairobi.

Kisumu has experienced violent protests, that saw protesters clash with the police and some properties destroyed.

"The people of Kisumu should remain committed to the aspirations of Azimio and its campaign for a better Kenya," the governor said.

"I would like to appeal to the people to work in tandem with enforcement officers to maintain peace and security in our county."

He said the people of Kisumu have spoken loudly and clearly on these very serious matters and have delivered their petitions to the government.

"We have delivered the message and expressed our resolve to stand with the Azimio La Umoja leader, Raila Amollo Odinga in his quest for Justice," he said.