Businesses remained disrupted and public transport was brought to a standstill for hours as thick smoke filled parts of the town center.
Earlier in the morning, demonstrations were largely peaceful, with protesters waving flags, blowing whistles, and holding leafy branches as symbols of peace.
Demonstrators light tires during protests in Kisii town on June 25, 2025/Angwenyi Gichana
Kisii town witnessed major disruptions on Wednesday as protestors lit bonfires and blocked key roads, paralysing daily activities.
Businesses remained disrupted, and public transport was brought to a standstill for hours as thick smoke filled parts of the town center.
Earlier in the morning, demonstrations were largely peaceful, with protesters waving flags, blowing whistles, and holding leafy branches as symbols of peace.
Bonfires lit by protestors during demonstrations in Kisii town on June 25, 2025/Angwenyi GichanaDemonstrations in Kisii town on June 25, 2025/Angwenyi GichanaDemonstrations in Kisii town on June 25, 2025/Angwenyi GichanaBonfires lit by protestors during demonstrations in Kisii town on June 25, 2025/Angwenyi GichanaDemonstrations in Kisii town on June 25, 2025/Angwenyi Gichana