Interior PS Omollo urges Kenyans to shape Ruto's vision for Kenya beyond 2030

Internal Security and National Administration Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo has called on Kenyans to actively participate in developing a new long-term national blueprint that will guide the country's development beyond Vision 2030.

Speaking at Ambassador Pamela Mboya Girls High School in Suba, Homa Bay County, Dr. Omollo said the National Conversation on Kenya's Future Beyond Vision 2030, scheduled to be officially launched on August 12, will provide an opportunity for citizens from all walks of life to contribute to shaping the country's next development agenda.

According to the PS, the consultative process will bring together youth, students, professionals, political leaders, faith-based organisations, the private sector, civil society and senior citizens to develop what he described as a people-driven national vision that extends beyond political and electoral cycles.

"We owe it to the current and future generations to have an honest conversation, safeguard the gains we have made and address the longstanding challenges that have held our country back since independence," Dr. Omollo said.

He said President William Ruto's vision is to transform Kenya into a prosperous, high-income, industrialised and globally competitive nation while ensuring that no community or region is left behind.

PS Omollo cited reforms aimed at expanding access to national identity cards, healthcare and education, as well as investments in roads, markets and other infrastructure, as examples of the government's commitment to inclusive development.

He further urged leaders to set aside political differences and prioritise development, saying all Kenyans should benefit equally from government programmes regardless of political affiliation or geographical location.

"Development must never depend on how a community voted or where a citizen comes from. Every Kenyan must be treated equally, and every region must receive a fair share of national progress," he said.

The PS also commended Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga and elected leaders from the county for working together on development initiatives, saying collaboration among leaders was essential for improving service delivery.

Addressing students, PS Omollo encouraged them to remain disciplined and focus on their studies, while lauding about 130 eligible learners who recently registered for national identity cards through the government's school-based registration programme.

He said the initiative would enable students to leave school with the identification documents needed to pursue higher education, access employment opportunities and participate fully in national development.

Dr. Omollo reiterated the government's commitment to decentralising services by taking identity card registration closer to citizens, operationalising new administrative units and deploying more chiefs and assistant chiefs to strengthen grassroots service delivery and security coordination.