Nyanza region leaders and locals have come together to conduct vigils for those slain during anti-government protests.
Governor Gladys Wanga led Azimio leaders and supporters in Homa Bay County in lighting the candles in memory of those who had died as a result of police violence during protests.
During the event on Rusinga Island, Suba North constituency, Wanga and other local leaders spoke out against police violence that left some Kenyans dead and others with gunshot wounds.
“In solidarity with the rest of Kenya in lighting candles and in prayers as we condemn police brutality and political intolerance in this country that has resulted in deaths and serious injuries to those who come out to constitutionally express their views,” she said.
She was accompanied by Julius Gaya, the County Assembly Speaker, and her deputy Oyugi Magwanga, and they pledged to support locals who are struggling to pay medical costs.
Residents of Migori County participated in the memorial vigil, which was organized by local ODM party leaders, along with other Kenyans.
At Posta Ground, they participated in brief prayers during which ODM Party Secretary General Joseph Olala pleaded with the police to refrain from killing protestors in the line of duty.
Olala claimed that because the constitution guarantees the freedom to demonstrate, the police must uphold it.
Both Migori county Bunge la Wananchi chairperson Charles Osewe and Migori county ODM youth leader Erick Opany made similar remarks, pleading with the appropriate authorities to take action against the police officers responsible for the deaths and injuries of peaceful protestors.
