Gov't assures Kenyans of peaceful elections, urges politicians to act responsibly

Speaking during an education support event in Kajiado Central, Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Dr. Raymond Omollo called on political leaders to prioritise national unity and avoid rhetoric and actions that could fuel ethnic, religious or regional divisions.

Dr. Omollo also urged young people to identify primarily as Kenyans rather than allowing ethnic or regional affiliations to define their identity.

“You may come from Kajiado, but you are Kenyans. When you go to school, do not see yourself only as Maasai, Kikuyu, Luo or Muslim. See yourself as a Kenyan and pursue the greater ideal of building the Republic we all aspire to,” he said.

He said Kenyans should also participate in discussions on the country’s long-term development priorities, including education, healthcare and infrastructure, and articulate their expectations beyond 2032.

Dr. Omollo said the government’s development agenda should benefit all communities, with no region left out of national progress.

On education, the PS described the sector as a key avenue for expanding opportunities, citing the government’s allocation of more than KSh780 billion to education in the current budget, the recruitment of more than 100,000 teachers and the construction of about 28,000 classrooms.

He said reforms to the higher-education funding system were also intended to enable students to pursue university and tertiary education regardless of their families’ financial circumstances.

In Kajiado County, Dr. Omollo said about 90 per cent of learners had successfully transitioned to junior or senior school. He said government officials were working with chiefs, assistant chiefs, village elders, teachers and parents to achieve full transition and prevent children from dropping out of school.

The PS also said the government had expanded administrative units to improve access to public services. He welcomed the removal of additional vetting requirements that had previously affected residents of border counties, including Kajiado, seeking national identity cards.

He urged eligible residents to obtain identification documents and register as voters, noting that accurate population and registration records were important for planning and equitable allocation of resources.

On healthcare, Dr. Omollo said about 65 per cent of Kajiado residents had registered with the Social Health Authority (SHA), urging those who had not enrolled to do so.

He said the government would continue supporting efforts to improve access to education and other public services in Kajiado Central.

The PS reiterated that the government’s broader objective was to promote a cohesive society in which citizens could access essential services irrespective of their ethnic or regional backgrounds.

Those present included Senate Majority Leader and Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot, President William Ruto’s Personal Assistant Farouk Kibet, Kajiado East MP Hamisi Maimai, Kajiado Woman Representative Leah Sankaire, Public Service Commission Chairperson Francis Meja, Suna East MP Junet Mohamed and Principal Secretary for Irrigation Ephantus Kimotho Kimani.