Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration, Raymond Omollo, during a church service and fundraising event at Ogwedhi Seventh-day Adventist Church in Suna East Constituency, Migori County, on June 27, 2026
Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration, Raymond Omollo,hascalledonleadersacrossthecountrytoembraceunityandworktogether intheinterestofwananchi,sayingthatcohesiveleadershipisessentialforpromoting peace, development and social cohesion.
Speaking during a church service and fundraising event at Ogwedhi Seventh-day AdventistChurchinSunaEastConstituency,MigoriCounty,Omollosaidtheunity of leaders directly influences the unity of communities and creates an environment that enables development to flourish.
“Today’s sermon spoke powerfully about unity. When leaders are united, the people become united. When leaders work together, communities prosper. Our churches become stronger, our institutions become stronger, and development reaches the people more effectively,” said Omollo.
ThePrincipalSecretary noted that leadershavearesponsibility to riseabovepolitical differences and focus on issues that improve the welfare of citizens, particularly in regions that have historically lagged behind in development.
HecommendedthespiritofcooperationdemonstratedbyleadersfromMigori,Homa Bay and other parts of the region who attended the event, noting that such collaboration sends a strong message of inclusivity and shared purpose.
Omollo said the Government remains committed to ensuring equitable development across the country through investments in infrastructure, education, healthcareandpublicservicedelivery.
HenotedthattheKenyaKwanzaAdministration isimplementingdeliberateinterventionsaimedataddressinghistoricaldisparitiesand ensuring no region is left behind.
The PS highlighted ongoing efforts to bring government services closer to citizens through the establishment and operationalisation of new administrative units, including locations, sub-locations and divisions.
He said the initiative is intended to improveservicedeliveryandstrengthentheGovernment’spresenceatthegrassroots.
“Wehavegazettedseveraladministrativeunitsacrossthecountrytoensurewananchi canaccessgovernmentservicesmoreeasily.Wewillcontinuerecruitinganddeploying officers to strengthen administration and improve service delivery at the local level,” he said.
Omollo further called on communities to support the Government by identifying menandwomenofintegritywhocanserveasChiefsandAssistantChiefsinthenewly established administrative units.
On development, the Principal Secretary said the Government is investing heavily in roads, schools, educational infrastructure and other public services to improve livelihoods and create opportunities for future generations.
Heurged residentsofMigori County totakeadvantageoftheSocial Health Authority (SHA) programme by registering in large numbers to access affordable healthcare services. He noted that while Migori County had made progress in registration, more residents needed to enroll to fully benefit from Universal Health Coverage.
Omollo also praised churches for their role in promoting moral values, peace and social transformation, saying places of worship remain important partners in nation-building.
Theeventbroughttogethernationalandcountyleaders,churchleadersandmembers of the local community, who pledged their support towards the completion of the church’s construction project.
Leaders present were Cabinet Secretary Treasury John Mbadi, Governor OchiloAyacko(Migori),GovernorGladysWanga(HomaBay), JunetMohammed (MP,SunaEast),PhelixOdiwuor(Jalang’o),MarkNyamita(MP,Uriri),Tom Odege, Walter Owino and Peter Kaluma (MP, Homa Bay Town).
