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29 March, 2023

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The governor of Kisumu in western Kenya, the stronghold of opposition leader Raila Odinga, has suspended opposition protests in the county.

Governor Anyang Nyong’o said protesters would instead go to the capital, Nairobi, to join the demonstrations that have been called for twice a week - on Mondays and Thursdays - by Odinga.

They are to protest against the high cost of living and what Odinga calls electoral justice after last year's election. Nyong’o said he had taken the decision after consultations with his party.

It is unclear how he intends to enforce the suspension, especially with more fanatical supporters. Kisumu city has witnessed some of the most violence since the protests began two weeks ago.