Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Dr Raymond Omollo sPrincipal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Dr Raymond Omollo has praised President William Ruto’s approach to national development.
Omollo said Ruto has ensured that public resources and government services reach Kenyans without discrimination based on region, community or political affiliation.
Speaking during a church development fund drive in Narok East on Sunday, Omollo said Ruto had set a new standard of leadership through what he described as a “non-discriminatory and inclusive” approach to development.
“It has not happened in the history of this country that we have a leader who develops the country equally. For the first time, we have a leader focused on equitable transformation across our country in ways that are immeasurable,” he said.
Omollo said the government’s development agenda was aimed at ensuring communities across the country benefit from public investments and services regardless of their region or political affiliation.
He also challenged Kenyans to scrutinise the programmes of politicians seeking their votes, saying they should focus on specific commitments rather than rhetoric.
“President Ruto has raised the bar on leadership. Anyone who comes to look for your vote, the marking scheme is already there. Ask them what their agenda on roads, education, healthcare, not mere rhetoric. That's the only way we are going to change our country,” Omollo said.
“Those who serve under President Ruto have no doubt in our minds that when we go to elections next year, the President will get a resounding victory so that he can continue the transformation that he's undertaking in the country,” he said.
Omollo said equitable development must be accompanied by equitable access to government services.
He said the government was strengthening administrative structures to bring services closer to citizens and address gaps in service delivery.
“We continue to address the gaps that exist in the delivery of government services through the administrative units. We have increased the numbers, and for the first time, we are giving our village elders a stipend because of the good work they have done over the years,” he said.
The government began paying village elders a monthly stipend this year as part of efforts to formally recognise their contribution to grassroots administration and community service.
Omollo also said the government’s commitment to inclusive development extended to longstanding challenges in areas such as the Mau Complex.
He said the government had already addressed issues that had previously been problematic in the area.
The PS said the government would continue pursuing equitable resource allocation and inclusive public service delivery as part of its broader transformation agenda.
