The opposition says it will buy flowers and candles used in the planned vigil on Wednesday to commemorate the lives lost during the anti-government protests.

The announcement comes after the Azimio la Umoja Coalition on Monday evening suspended the protests slated to take place nationwide on Wednesday this week.

"That in demonstration of love for the victims and solidarity with their families and the cause they died for, we volunteer and acquire candles and flowers by end of day today in readiness for the vigil and solidarity planned for tomorrow morning, Wednesday, July 26, 2023," said Azimio in a statement to newsrooms.

Further, the coalition said it will lead Nairobi participants to launch a benevolent fund for the affected persons and their kin.

"That here in Nairobi, leaders from the various pillars of society will gather at the designated location already communicated to say prayers, lay wreaths, light candles and launch a benevolence fund to aid victims and their families," said Azimio.

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The opposition coalition added that persons intending to converge for the vigils should convene at hospitals, parks, bus stages, churches, markets, shopping centres, social halls, county assemblies and county headquarters from 6 am.