The Kisumu County Boss Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has suspended demonstration in the whole of Kisumu against the rising cost of living and electrical fraud.
In a press release shared to the newsroom, the ODM Gov’ noted that 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.
“We have been demanding for the opening of the 2022 Presidential election servers to determine who actually won the seat. Our people have been protesting the high cost of living, characterized by a sharp rise in the cost of food and other basic commodities.” Said Nyong’o.
“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 in the Constitution.”
He detailed that 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 statement read in part.
However Nyong’o, noted that after detailed consultations with the Azimion National leadership and the County
Executive Committee (the cabinet); he wish to make the following announcements:
- THAT all public demonstrations within Kisumu County have from today been suspended indefinitely so that we can join the demonstrattons in Nairobi..
- THAT the people of Kisumu emain committed to the aspirations of Azimio La Umoja and its campaign for a beter Kenya.
- Finally, I would like to appeal to the people of Kisumu to work in tandem with law enforcement officers to maintain peace and security in our county.
