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Raymond Omollo

Also known as: Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo · Dr Omollo · Interior PS Raymond Omollo · Dr. Raymond Omollo · Internal Security Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo · Internal Security Permanent Secretary Raymond Omollo · Interior Security Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo · Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo · PS Raymond Omollo · Interior Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo · Dr Raymond Omollo · Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo · PS Dr. Raymond Omollo · Interior PS Dr. Raymond Omollo · Dr. Omollo · Raymon Omollo · Interior PS Raymon Omollo · Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Dr Raymond Omollo · Internal Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo · Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo

Interior Principal Secretary directing efforts on security, youth recruitment, village elder stipends, and national development vision initiatives.

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Raymond Omollo, in his capacity as the NC4 chair, noted that the report comes at a pivotal moment following Parliament's approval of the National Cybersecurity Agency (NCSA), which will be a great support to the country in enhancing coordination, protection of critical informatio

    3 billion cyberattacks reported in Kenya in 3 months: Report
  3. The Standard

    He told Interior PS Raymond Omollo, Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang, Woman rep Joyce Osogo, Mps Lilian Gogo (Rangwe), Eve Obara (Kabondo Kasipul) and Boyd Were (Kasipul), who were present to back Wanga Wanga’s re-election.Mbadi said they had agreed as the county leadership to supp

    Former Homa Bay DG Magwanga hits at CS Mbadi after Wanga endorsement
  4. The Standard

    sment and child pornography, while Coast and Western regions recorded increasing cases of cyber harassment and unauthorized interference with computer systems.Speaking while receiving the report, Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo

    Kenya hit by over 3b cyber-attack attempts in 3 months
  5. Citizen Digital

    He went on to allege a coordinated plot by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja Kihika and others, to finance and deploy goons in the region.

    June 25 memorial: Gachagua urges Kenyans to stay indoors, alleges state-sanctioned violence
  6. Citizen Digital

    He went on to allege a coordinated plot by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja Kihika and others, to finance and deploy goons in the region.

    June 25 memorial: Gachagua urges Kenyans to stay indoors, alleges state-sanctioned violence
  7. The Standard

    gua alleged that, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and government had coordinated and financed the deployment of goons in Nairobi, the broader Central region, Kajiado and Narok, to infiltrate protests and trigger a crackdown."I have intelligence that Murkomen, Omollo

    Stay home, Gachagua tells Gen Z ahead of anniversary protests
  8. The Standard

    Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo echoed the warning, drawing a firm line between constitutional demonstration and criminal conduct."Those who plan to go to the streets on June 25 have a constitutional right to demonstrate, and as a government, we will defend those righ

    Govt warns against violence as Gen Z protest anniversary nears
  9. Capital News

    KISUMU, Kenya Jun 19 – Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has assured Kenyans that the government will safeguard the constitutional right to peaceful demonstrations during the planned June 25 protests, while warning that any violent conduct or criminal activity will be d

    PS Omollo Affirms Right to Peaceful June 25 Protests, Warns Against Violence
  10. Citizen Digital

    Gov't warns against violence, looting during protests By Walter Nyambaga June 19, 2026 04:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Interior PS Raymond Omollo speaks during the prize giving day at Chinga Boys Seni

    Gov't warns against violence, looting during protests
  11. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeInterior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has called on Kenyans to protest peacefully as the anniversary of the June 25 Gen Z demos approaches.

    Protest but do it peacefully, PS Omollo says

Saturday 1 August

  1. Kenya begins paying village elders monthly stipends starting August

    Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo announced that village elders across Kenya will receive monthly stipends beginning this month, recognising their role in community security, conflict resolution, and government programme implementation. The first payments, covering July, would be released starting Tuesday.

    1 August 2026 · Capital News

Friday 31 July

  1. Broad-based leaders back Ruto's Vision 2060 agenda

    Hours after President William Ruto unveiled Vision 2060, allied leaders fanned out across the country to rally support for the long-term development blueprint, which they describe as transformative and capable of accelerating Kenya towards first-world economy status. Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula called on political leaders to embrace constructive dialogue and focus on development.

    31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Interior PS calls for public input on Kenya's post-2030 vision

    Interior PS Dr. Raymond Omollo has urged Kenyans to participate in developing a new long-term national blueprint to guide the country's development beyond Vision 2030. The National Conversation on Kenya's Future Beyond Vision 2030, scheduled to launch on August 12, will bring together citizens from all sectors to shape the country's next development agenda.

    31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Government warns politicians against using gangs for intimidation

    Kenya's Principal Secretary for Internal Security warned politicians against recruiting criminal gangs or exploiting young people to intimidate opponents and disrupt public gatherings, threatening legal action against those found culpable. He urged young people to reject political recruitment and resolve differences through elections rather than violence.

    31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Government warns politicians against using gangs in politics

    Kenya's Principal Secretary for Internal Security warned that political leaders who recruit criminal gangs or exploit young people to intimidate rivals and disrupt public meetings will face legal consequences, urging politicians to embrace peaceful competition ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    31 July 2026 · Capital News

  5. PS Omollo urges Kenyans to shape post-2030 development vision

    Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has called on Kenyans to participate in a National Conversation on Kenya's Future Beyond Vision 2030, formally launching August 12, 2026, which will bring together young people, students, professionals, political leaders, faith communities, the private sector and civil society to develop a people-driven national vision.

    31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Government urges youth to pursue education and leadership

    The Internal Security PS, speaking at a requiem mass in Mombasa, urged young Kenyans to embrace education and leadership opportunities, saying their decisions today will shape their future, and highlighted the late student leader Elvis 'Beast' Otieno as an example of commitment to service and nation-building.

    29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. PS Omollo orders nationwide fight against drug trafficking

    Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has directed administrators nationwide to intensify efforts against drug traffickers, warning they exploit young people and threaten Kenya's future workforce. He instructed County Commissioners, Deputy County Commissioners, Assistant County Commissioners, Chiefs, Assistant Chiefs and Village Elders to strengthen coordination with security agencies and local communities to curb drug trafficking, criminal gangs and violent extremism.

    29 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 25 July

  1. PS Omollo urges parents to protect children from crime recruitment

    Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has called on parents to take greater responsibility for their children's upbringing and shield them from politicians and criminal groups seeking to recruit young people into criminal activities. He emphasised the family as the first line of defence and urged closer collaboration between parents, teachers, and school administrators to foster discipline and prevent youth involvement in crime.

    25 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 24 July

  1. PS Omollo urges parents to prevent youth political violence recruitment

    Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has warned parents to monitor their children's behaviour and social circles to prevent them from being recruited into political goonism and other forms of political violence. He called on parents, teachers and community leaders to work together to steer learners towards education and productive activities instead of allowing them to be exploited during political tensions.

    24 July 2026 · Capital News

  2. Interior PS calls on parents to shield children from political violence

    Interior PS Dr. Raymond Omollo has urged parents to monitor their children's behaviour, academic performance, and social circles to protect them from politicians and criminal groups seeking to recruit young people into political violence and unlawful activities.

    24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 23 July

  1. Mashujaa Day 2026 celebrations set for three Rift Valley counties

    The Ministry of Interior announced that this year's Mashujaa Day celebrations will be co-hosted by Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi and Uasin Gishu counties under the theme 'Security, Transport and Sports', with activities culminating in celebrations at Kipchoge Stadium in Eldoret.

    23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Three Rift Valley counties jointly host Kenya's Mashujaa Day 2026

    Kenya will for the first time have three neighbouring counties—Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo-Marakwet, and Nandi—jointly host the national Mashujaa Day celebrations on October 20, with the main event at Kipchoge Stadium in Eldoret and complementary activities in the other two counties under the theme "Security, Transport and Sports."

    23 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Government invests Sh922mn in 14 modern markets in Kisumu

    The national government is investing more than Sh922 million in constructing 14 modern markets across Kisumu County under the Economic Stimulus Programme, expected to provide trading spaces for more than 4,000 traders while reducing post-harvest losses and improving market access.

    22 July 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Gachagua dismisses Ruto's anti-gang order as theatre

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed President William Ruto's directive to security agencies to crack down on goons and criminal gangs, claiming that rogue police officers working with goons are the real security problem and alleging that government-linked individuals operate alongside gangs in Kenya.

    21 July 2026 · Capital News

  2. Former TUM Student Leader Elvis Dies After Medical Emergency

    Elvis, a former Technical University of Mombasa student leader and youth mobiliser known as "Beast," has died following an epileptic attack that resulted in a fatal fall. Leaders including Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo paid tribute to him as a dedicated youth advocate and community organiser.

    21 July 2026 · Capital News

  3. Former TUM student leader dies after epileptic attack

    Elvis, a former Technical University of Mombasa student leader and youth mobiliser known as "Beast," has died following an epileptic attack that resulted in a fatal fall. Leaders including Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo paid tribute to him as a passionate advocate for youth empowerment and community mobilisation.

    21 July 2026 · Capital News

Sunday 19 July

  1. Government urges youth to reject political manipulation, violence

    Interior and National Administration Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has urged young people to reject political manipulation and avoid violence, while defending the government's focus on healthcare, education and public services expansion. Speaking at a funeral in Siaya County, Omollo called on political leaders to stop exploiting youth to settle political differences.

    19 July 2026 · Capital News

  2. Kenya's chiefs manage climate crisis impacts at community level

    Kenya's Chiefs are responding to climate change's intensified droughts, floods, displacement and resource competition by bridging government and communities, preventing conflict and strengthening resilience at the local level.

    19 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 18 July

  1. Hackers deface President's website, demand Sh41.3 million ransom

    Hackers compromised the President's official website on Saturday, defacing its homepage and demanding five bitcoins (Sh41.3 million) as ransom, threatening to leak unspecified information. The Ministry of Information confirmed the breach but stated there is no evidence of unauthorised access to sensitive data.

    18 July 2026 · The Standard

  2. ODM and UDA begin joint manifesto talks ahead of 2027 election

    The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and United Democratic Alliance (UDA) have appointed five members each to a joint committee tasked with harmonising their policy priorities and crafting a common agenda ahead of the 2027 General Election. National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi urged the Luo community to support President William Ruto's re-election.

    18 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 17 July

  1. ID reforms removing barriers to govt services, PS says

    The Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration says the Government's reforms to ease access to national identification documents are helping eliminate barriers to government services, development opportunities and democratic participation, following a presidential directive to issue ID documents to eligible Kenyans without unnecessary obstacles.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Government ID reforms remove barriers to services, PS says

    Principal Secretary Dr Raymond Omollo said the Government's ongoing reforms to ease access to national identification documents are helping eliminate barriers that have long prevented many Kenyans from accessing government services, development opportunities and democratic participation. President William Ruto directed that all eligible Kenyans be issued with identification documents without unnecessary obstacles.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. PS defends ID card reforms as measure for inclusion

    Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said President Ruto has directed that all eligible Kenyans be issued with identification documents without unnecessary obstacles. Omollo stated the reform is aimed at removing barriers that have denied many Kenyans access to government services and economic opportunities.

    17 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Gachagua accuses IG Kanja of disrupting Ol Kalou by-election

    Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja of overseeing a security operation aimed at disrupting Thursday's Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, alleging the deployment of more than 2,000 police officers is intended to influence the outcome of the vote.

    15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Opposition urges IEBC enforce law at Ol Kalou by-election

    Opposition leaders, led by Kalonzo Musyoka, have called on the IEBC to take firm action against individuals violating electoral laws ahead of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, saying the commission's handling of the poll will test its credibility ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    15 July 2026 · The Standard

  3. Gachagua accuses police chief of losing command ahead of by-election

    DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja of losing command of the National Police Service, blaming rogue plainclothes officers for insecurity in Ol Kalou ahead of Thursday's parliamentary by-election.

    15 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Opposition signals Ol Kalou by-election as test of electoral integrity

    The United Alternative Government opposition coalition has declared Thursday's Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election a litmus test for Kenya's electoral integrity ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that the conduct of the IEBC and security agencies will determine public confidence in next year's polls.

    14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Opposition accuses Ruto of presiding over political violence

    Opposition leaders have accused President William Ruto's administration of presiding over an escalating wave of political violence, warning that the country risks sliding into political intolerance unless state institutions act impartially. The opposition cited violent incidents over the weekend in Kisumu and Nyahururu, as well as previous confrontations involving opposition figures, and called for prompt, independent and transparent investigations.

    14 July 2026 · Capital News

  3. PS Omollo urges clerics to rebuke divisive politicians ahead of elections

    Interior PS Raymond Omollo has challenged religious leaders to admonish political leaders who make discriminatory and hateful comments in churches, particularly as the country approaches next year's general election. He urged clergy to prevent politicians from making divisive ethnic-based statements designed to discredit opponents.

    14 July 2026 · The Standard

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