Why Governor Anyang Nyong'o has Suspended Azimio Demos in Kisumu

Governor Anyang Nyong'o has suspended Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Alliance demonstrations in Kisumu County.

In a statement on Wednesday, Nyong'o said the county has delivered its message to the government as a show of solidarity with Azimio's top brass leadership. 

Nyong'o said they will now participate in Nairobi demos.

He says after detailed consultation with Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Alliance, they resolved:

"That all public demonstrations within Kisumu county have from today been suspended indefinitely so that we can join the demonstrations in Nairobi."

He said that despite the suspension, the people of Kisumu county remain committed to the aspiration of Azimio La Umoja and its campaign for a better Kenya.

He said the people of Kisumu have spoken loudly and clearly on these very serious matters and have delivered their petitions to the government.

"We have delivered the message and expressed our resolve to stand with the Azimio La Umoja leader, Raila Amollo Odinga in his quest for Justice," he said.

Kisumu has been one of the areas that largely heed the call by ODM leader Raila Odinga to hold demos.

Raila announced that its Azimio coalition will be holding demos on Mondays and Thursdays to demand action on the list of things they want the current regime to sort.