Uasin Gishu County Commissioner Hassan Abdi has assured residents of heightened security this festive season.
He said officers who were on leave had been recalled to help to ensure security.
"As we head for Christmas and new year celebrations, I want to assure residents that their security is guaranteed and should celebrate without any cause of alarm," he said during a press briefing, Wednesday in Eldoret town.
He added: "We have deployed many police officers to carry out regular patrols.''
Abdi also issued a stern warning to social media users who post alarming reports that they would be arrested and prosecuted.
"If anyone has information on any security situation, avail such to the security agencies who will investigate instead of using the social media to cause tensions,” warned Hassan.