Nyanza defies protest trend, stays peaceful while other regions erupt in violence

Kenya Defence Forces soldiers deployed at Kayole in Naivasha along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway, on July 7,2025. [Steve Mkawale, Standard]

Nyanza, once a major hotspot of violence during nationwide protests, is now witnessing a rare and transformative rebirth, as the region enjoys resounding peace and tranquillity amid chaos elsewhere in the country.

On Monday, while sections of Kenyans engaged in running battles with law enforcement during the Saba Saba protests, Kisumu, Migori and Homa Bay counties remained completely silent, with business proceeding as usual.