A sudden downpour and strong winds swept through Kisumu CBD, sending pedestrians scrambling for shelter as the billboard collapsed near Tivoli Centre.
It took just one sudden change in the weather for a quiet afternoon in Kisumu CBD to turn chaotic.
A large billboard came crashing down near Tivoli Centre on Thursday afternoon, damaging vehicles that were parked in the area.
The collapse happened as heavy rain and strong winds swept through the city, forcing pedestrians and motorists to quickly look for shelter.
The fallen structure landed on the parked vehicles, leaving some of them damaged.
Images from the scene showed the billboard lying across the vehicles as members of the public gathered around the area.
There were no immediate reports of injuries following the incident.
The sudden collapse has also put a spotlight on the risks posed by large outdoor structures when strong winds hit the city.
More details are expected as the extent of the damage is assessed.
