Maandamano in pictures: Anti-government protests in Kenya

Heavy security presence in Taita Taveta town on July 19, 2023. [Hezron Kimari, Standard]

Some parts of the Country were generally quiet with little to no activity being witnessed on Wednesday morning.

In Kitale, for instance, businesses went on undisrupted as police intensified patrols in the area.

Situation in Migori town as residents protest the high cost of living. [Caleb Kingwara, Standard]

In Kilifi, the police arrested Kilifi South MP Ken Chonga and his personal assistant Victor Katana arrested in connection to the protests.

The situation in Mathare as demonstrators battle police during the Azimio demonstrations on July 19, 2023. [Collins Kweyu,Standard]

A Kisumu protester smears flour on his face as he protests against the high cost of the basic commodities. [Clinton Ambujo, Standard]