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Second day of protests in Nyanza sees arrests, property damage

Police officers on patrol in Kisii town during anti-government protests on July 19, 2023. [Sammy Omingo, Standard]

Business activities were paralysed for the second straight day in Nyanza as people took to the streets to protest against the high cost of living.

The day saw arrests, clashes between the police and protesters, and property damage. Some areas regained an uneasy calm, although many businesses stayed closed.

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