Businesses in Kibwezi Town, Makueni County, were forced to close following demonstrations over rising insecurity in the area.
The protests came after a boda boda rider was reportedly shot dead by suspected thugs, who fled with his motorcycle.
Angry residents took to the streets, calling on authorities to take urgent action to curb insecurity and protect lives and property.
The demonstrations disrupted business activities as locals demanded stronger security measures and an end to the rising cases of crime in the town.
