In Kakamega, youths engaged police officers in a running battles in Amalemba and Shirere estates.
The youths also protested against the death of two people who were allegedly shot by the police.
The demonstrations commenced at Muliro Gardens and proceeded along the Kakamega-Webuye Highway to Masinde Muliro University, then returned to the Kakamega County headquarters, moved to the Kakamega County funeral parlor to view the bodies of the two demonstrators before engaging police in a running battles at Amalemba estate.
Normalcy resumed in most towns in Rift Valley and the Mt Kenya region, amid anxiety and heavy security.
Embu Town remained calm unlike Tuesday when there were violent protests that involved arson attacks on the county headquarters and UDA offices.
On Thursday, there was heavy police deployment outside the County Governor's office, which was vandalised and set on fire on Tuesday.
Police officers in uniform and plain clothes patrolled the streets as others kept vigil at strategic places.
More officers were also positioned outside shopping areas and the number of officers manned key government installations and businesses.
In Nyeri Town, a peaceful gathering at Whispers Park took an unexpected turn when police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.
Most businesses in the town remained closed while there was heavy police presence on most streets and residential areas.
By afternoon, normalcy had been restored with a few traders opening their shops.
In Murang'a, most supermarkets remained closed.
In Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, there was heavy deployment of armed security personnel at strategic points, particularly in areas where protesters gathered on Tuesday.
And in the afternoon, a crowd poured into the streets singing cultural songs and denouncing protests in the town.
Businesses resumed as usual with the majority of the businesses open. Public transport along the major roads was uninterrupted.
"The president responded well to the issues raised by the protesters and as residents of Eldoret, we stand with him," said Benjamin Leting, a resident.
In Kisumu, residents accused the police of looting goods, including fish from traders.
This came hours after protesters had marched to State Lodge but did not gain entry. They engaged police officers in running battles for several hours.
[Report by Anne Atieno, Olivia Odhiambo, James Omoro, Benard Lusigi, Lynn Kolongei, Willis Oketch, Muriithi Mugo, Amos Kiarie, Boniface Gikandi, Antony Gitonga and Mary Imenza]