Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong’o has suspended all public demonstrations in Kisumu County.
In a statement, Nyongo says the decision comes after consultations between the Azimio La Umoja Leadership and the County Executive Committee.
The governor said protesters will join demonstrators in Nairobi.
“The people of Kisumu remain committed to the aspirations of Azimio L Umoja and its campaign for a better Kenya,” Prof Nyong’o said in a statement released Wednesday.
Nyong’o, however, made it clear that the county remains committed to pushing for the lowering of the cost of living.
“In the past two weeks, residents of Kisumu County have been joining other Kenyans in peaceful demonstrations against the Kenya Kwanza government over the high cost of living and electoral fraud.” the statement read in part.
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“Our people have also been protesting the undemocratic plans by the Kenya Kwanza regime to handpick a partisan Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to manage the 2027 General election contrary to what is provided for on the constitution.
“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.” The rest of the notice read.