Traders in Kisumu have condemned protests planned for Friday over the demolition to pave way for the ongoing development projects in the city. The traders are drawn from Upper railways, Winmart, Kibuye, Lower Ojino Kewo, Lwang’ni beach, Kondele, Maendeleo market, Oile market and Central Business District. Maendeleo market traders chairman Philip Nyago criticised those planning the protests over the demolition of structures saying they were not traders. “We have been assured of business spaces and we are not going to participate in any demonstration,” he said. He emphasised that they are working with Governor Anyang' Nyong’o to ensure remaining traders are settled in Uhuru Business Park.

Source: The Star January 14, 2021 19:28 UTC