Kisumu Business Coalition says it's time to resume normal activity amid election dispute.
The city's streets were still deserted on Thursday with few motorcycle operators, matatus and other businesses operating within the CBD.
The business community and peace committees in Kisumu today called for normalcy in the region following chaos and incidences of looting witnessed in the region after the elections.
Kisumu Business Coalition chairman, Israel Agina, said it is time to resume normal activities in the city and asked politicians to explore other means of solving election disputes that have risen.
“I know Kisumu people are anxious and want to know Mr Odinga’s next move. But as they do that let us resume normal business and desist from destruction of property,” said Mr Agina.
The streets were still deserted on Thursday with few motorcycle operators and matatus at the main bus station and a few other businesses operating within the CBD.
NASA activists hold and show bullet casings which were allegedly fired by the police during a demonstration at Kondele in Kisumu on August 9, 2017. Riot police engaged in running battles with protesters according to an AFP reporter. AFP PHOTO | FREDRIK LERNERYD
Microbusinesses most affected
Mr Anthony Muite, chairman of the Kisumu Central Peace - a lobby that encourages harmony among communities - asked for security to be provided for small scale business, saying they were most affected yet they feed the biggest population.
“People are unable to get access to basic commodities such as vegetables which are usually sold by the small scale traders. Security should be provided for these traders for them to get supply and sell to people in the informal settlements,” said Mr Muite.
“Should the scarcity of produce continue, people may resort to violence to steal what they really need,” he added.
NASA supporters gather during a demonstration at Kondele in Kisumu on August 9, 2017. AFP PHOTO | FREDRIK LERNERYD
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