Kisii Residents Urged to Refrain from Anti-Government Protests

Kisii

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

KNA by Ongwae Julius and Mercy Osongo

Kisii Township Assistant County Commissioner (ACC) Ann Ojwando has appealed to the residents of Kisii town to refrain from the anti-government demos scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week.

Speaking at a public baraza at Daraja Mbili market, Ojwando said the residents should continue focusing on their daily activities instead of blocking roads and destroying other people’s property during the protests.

"Every resident in the area should reflect on whether participating in weekly protests will earn them income, since work will be disrupted. Instead, they should prioritize their daily work and take time to rest during the weekend," she said.

The ACC pointed out the potential negative impact of reducing work to only two days a week saying it will decrease profits for businesses in the region.

Ojwando urged the residents to give the political leaders time to negotiate and provide a clear path for the nation's well-being and economy.

Speaking at a separate press briefing in Kisii town, Juhudi Africa’s Director of Communications, Benard Nyamwaro supported the sentiments of the clergy saying there should be bipartisan talks between President William Ruto and Azimio Leader Raila Odinga to end the stalemate in the country.  

Nyamwaro decried the aftermath of the previous two anti-government demonstrations, adding that they had led to the loss of billions of shillings, lives as well as property.

Further, the Director said that the Azimio-led Alliance should urge their supporters to hold peaceful demonstrations.

This comes even as the Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary (CS) Prof. Kithure Kindiki issued a stern warning, adding that he will not allow any attempts to disrupt public order and endanger people’s lives in the guise of picketing.

Courtesy ; K. N. A