Shops and schools in Kenya reopened on Thursday despite a fresh round of opposition protests after two people died on Wednesday and more than 300 people arrested. Shops and schools in Kenya reopened on Thursday despite a fresh round of opposition protests that have led to deadly clashes and sparked appeals for dialogue to end the crisis. Urban planner Godfrey Mononyi told AFP:Yesterday, I did not go out because I was expecting some mess, and the schools were closed. 'Put out the fire'The unrest has raised fears for Kenya, which is seen as a beacon of stability in a volatile region. Opposition protests following Odinga's election loss in 2017 continued until he brokered a surprise pact with his erstwhile foe, former president Uhuru Kenyatta, that became known as "the handshake".

Source: News 24 July 20, 2023 16:38 UTC