There is heavy police presence in Keroka due to an anticipated clash between goons on whether the town is geographically located in Kisii or Nyamira county.
The High Court last month adopted a survey report which indicates that Keroka town is predominantly in Nyamira County.
“The issue of the boundary dispute has been resolved once and for all as observed in the survey report deposited in this court. I urge all the parties to respect it,” Justice Mugo Kamau said in his judgment.
In the case filed by Rigoma Ward MCA Nyambega Gisesa, the Judge noted that Nyamira County was not free to levy taxes and rates from an area that has been in dispute.
“I order all parties to occupy and operate within their boundaries,” the judge said.
However, the judge directed Nyamira County Governor Amos Nyaribo and his Kisii Counterpart to sit down and deliberate on service delivery in the town.
“Kisiis are one people and this ruling should not divide them,” he noted.
Since the ruling, tension has remained high in Keroka with both Nyamira and Kisii laying claim to it.
An intelligence report handed over to police on Friday indicated that armed goons linked to Kisii county were planning to invade the town.
Like wise, goons linked to Nyamira county have also armed themselves in anticipation of the raid by their counterparts from Kisii.
Dozens of police officers have been deployed to the town to maintain peace and order.
Shops have also been closed and residents are staying indoors.
