Interior PS Raymond Omollo Attends Kajiado Central Bursary Fund Harambee/COURTESY
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has called on Kenyans to actively participate in shaping the country’s development agenda beyond 2030, saying the future of the nation must be built through inclusive public participation.
Speaking in Kajiado, Omollo said President William Ruto’s call for Kenyans to look beyond the current development plans presented an opportunity for citizens to define the country they want to see in the coming years.
He said issues affecting Kenyans, including education, healthcare and infrastructure, should remain central to the conversation on the country’s long-term future.
“The President has led us in a vital conversation about looking at Kenya beyond 2030, calling on all of us to contribute, make our voices heard, and share what we want to see for our country,” Omollo said.
He said Kenyans should feel involved in the development process and have a stake in programmes aimed at improving their livelihoods.
“On matters of education, healthcare, and infrastructure development, every single one of us must feel part and parcel of this journey so that we truly share in the development and the improvement of the livelihoods of the people of this great Republic,” he said.
The PS also highlighted progress in expanding access to healthcare through the Social Health Authority (SHA), saying more residents were being brought into the national health coverage programme.
The PS said 65 per cent of Kajiado residents had registered for SHA, but urged those who had not yet enrolled to do so in order to access healthcare services under the programme.
“Turning to healthcare, 65 per cent of Kajiado residents have already registered for SHA, and I encourage those who have not yet done so to take this opportunity to sign up so they can fully benefit from the health programme championed by His Excellency the President,” Omollo said.
He said the government was also investing in health facilities while seeking to address shortages of doctors and medicines.
Omollo said improving healthcare infrastructure across the country was critical to ensuring that Kenyans receive quality services regardless of where they live.
“As we continue to improve our health facilities, we are ensuring that we have enough doctors, adequate medicine, and that our hospitals are built to the same high standards as those in other parts of Kenya,” he said.
He said equitable access to public services was important in building a cohesive nation where citizens do not feel disadvantaged because of their geographical location.
“This is how we build a cohesive and inclusive society,” Omollo said.
The PS's remarks come as the government continues to promote its long-term development agenda, with increased emphasis on public participation and the delivery of services under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.
In Kajiado, he said the focus on healthcare should go hand in hand with investment in education and infrastructure as the country plans for development beyond 2030.
Omollo urged Kenyans to take part in shaping the national conversation, saying their views would help determine priorities for future generations.
