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Traders at a market in Keroka town. Residents claim they have been subjected to double taxation since 2015. [Sammy Omingo, Standard]
Perennial wrangles between Nyamira and Kisii counties over the administration of Keroka town has slowed investments and derailed its growth.
The agricultural town has a lot of potential to grow, but has been struggling to find its footing since the inception of devolution in 2013. Residents now claim they are feeling the pinch as the two counties continue to tussle over the administration of the town, a disagreement that has also grossly affected revenue collection.
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