Kisumu: Traders counting loses after fire destroys property in Juakali area

Kisumu: Traders counting loses after fire destroys property in Juakali area

A section of the market in Kisumu's Juakali area burned down during protests on July 12, 2023. PHOTO | ALLAN OBIERO | CITIZEN DIGITAL

Dozens of traders in the Juakali area in Kisumu are counting losses after a fire broke out following day-long running battles between anti-government protestors and the police.

According to reports, the cause of the fire still remains unknown, with both the police and protestors trading blame over the same.

The afternoon inferno left behind a trail of destruction as a multitude of shops were razed down.

A handful of the traders however managed to salvage their wares by accessing their shops before the fire spread.

Others who were away were unlucky since several of the shops were burnt down as police officers stood at a distance.

Kisumu City firefighters rushed to the scene and tried to put out the fire and also deter it from spreading further.

A water cannon belonging to the General Service Unit (GSU) later joined in to help put out the fire.

Most businesses were shut down and property destroyed across the nation for the better part of Wednesday as the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya protesters engaged in running battles with anti-riot police officers.

Police officers were forced to lob teargas canisters at protesters in a bid to disperse the rowdy crowds.

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