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Principal Secretary who advised Kenyans to avoid violence at political meetings in September 2026.
… Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo, who chairs the BCOCC, said agencies must ensure decisions reached by the committee result in concrete action. …
… The projects, whose progress has been outlined by Principal Secretary for Interior and National Administration Raymond Omollo, cover key transport corridors linking Kisumu with Muhoroni, Chemelil, Miwani, Kipsitet and surrounding centres. …
Government releases guide on probing cybercrime offences By Citizen Reporter September 03, 2026 02:51 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Interior PS Raymond Omollo chairing the Fifth Programme Steering Committ …
… Internal Security Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo in a statement on Thursday, September 3, said investigators and prosecutors need a common framework as cybercrime becomes more complex.“This changing threat landscape demands that our officers are equipped not only to understan …
… "Roads and transport infrastructure likely to be affected have also been identified across the North Eastern, Tana River, Coastal, Western/Nyanza, Rift Valley, Turkana, Nairobi, Central and Eastern regions," Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said in the statement.The Na …
… Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo and Police Inspector General Doughlas Kanja were among officials who saw off Ruto at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) ahead of the ceremony.Ruto had earlier congratulated Hichilema on his vict …
Principal Secretary for Interior and National Administration Raymond Omollo has called for greater investment in education, stating that improved learning conditions are critical to giving rural children opportunities to compete with their urban counterparts. He spoke during a funds drive for Gagra Secondary School in Siaya County, emphasizing that education is a key tool for transforming young people's lives and driving community development.
Principal Secretary for Interior and National Administration Raymond Omollo has called for greater investment in education, stating that improved learning conditions are critical to giving rural children opportunities to compete with their urban counterparts. He spoke during a funds drive for Gagra Secondary School in Siaya County, emphasizing that education is a key tool for transforming young people's lives and driving community development.
President William Ruto has handed over a new Toyota Prado vehicle to Luo Council of Elders chairman Mzee Odungi Randa, fulfilling a commitment made in March. Randa said he will use the vehicle to travel across Kenya and the wider region to engage with the Luo community.
President William Ruto labeled retired President Uhuru Kenyatta a "rebel leader" who has refused to act as a statesman, and praised a High Court ruling barring Kenyatta from holding office in a political party, accusing Kenyatta of destabilizing his government.
Police in Butere, Kakamega County, have stepped up operations against two gangs allegedly terrorising residents through petty crimes, cattle theft, and house burglaries. The OCPD said detectives are closing in on main suspects, with the operation extending to Mumias.
Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has advised Kenyans to stay away from violence linked to political activities and urged youths to avoid political meetings organized by leaders they do not support, saying the government will not allow violence as a means of conducting politics.
President William Ruto has begun a five-day development tour of Kisumu, Siaya, Migori, and Homa Bay counties to assess multi-billion-shilling projects and consolidate political support ahead of the 2027 General Election. The itinerary includes visits to infrastructure projects including roads and water systems.
More than 1,470 pigs have died from African Swine Fever in Kiambu County since mid-May, with significant outbreaks also reported in Tharaka-Nithi, Busia, Embu, Kakamega, Homa Bay and Migori counties. The government has heightened livestock disease surveillance and prevention measures in response.
About 2,000 affordable housing units under Kenya's Affordable Housing Programme remain unoccupied, although the government has completed approximately 10,000 units with about 8,000 already occupied. The government is considering sustainable financing mechanisms, including a revolving system where revenues from completed units would fund subsequent construction phases, and a structured financing model for security officers to access homes with progressive repayment.
The government has introduced measures to improve passenger processing and security at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, including deployment of the Automatic Terminal Information Service and a centralised check-in system. A new terminal under construction is expected to take 54 months and increase the airport's capacity by about 10 million passengers annually.
The government has introduced stricter operational rules at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to improve passenger processing and airport operations, including digitization of passenger identification and luggage/cargo processing, and strict enforcement of baggage-handling procedures.
The government is rolling out new flight-information and passenger-data systems at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, including the Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) and the Advanced Passenger Registration system, as part of a 154.2 billion modernisation programme aimed at improving operational controls and strengthening the airport's regional hub status.
More than Sh14 billion in road projects are under construction or at the contracting stage in Kisumu County, aimed at improving connectivity and reducing travel times across the region. Key projects include the 30.5-kilometre Maseno-Kombewa-Kalandini road (67.7 per cent complete) and the Kisumu Boys Roundabout-Mamboleo Junction A1 dualling (98 per cent complete).
The Government has tightened baggage-handling rules at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, warning passengers against practices like attaching luggage to other travellers' bags and directing airlines to ensure baggage is correctly identified and processed. Airlines face regulatory action, including potential suspension, if they facilitate cargo movement outside authorised channels.
The Kenyan Government has released the Rapid Reference Guide on Investigating and Prosecuting Offences under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act to secure the country's digital environment. The launch follows a nationwide assessment that identified more than 2,000 critical vulnerabilities and over 4.8 million leaked credentials.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claims Standard Media Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was abducted from the Gilgil–Nakuru Road on Tuesday and found near Masinga Dam on Wednesday, was preparing to publish an exposé on allegedly looted compensation funds for Mau evictees from the Kipsigis community.
Kenya has launched a guide to standardise cybercrime investigations and prosecutions, listing 76 cyber offences and providing sample cases, investigative procedures, and guidance on evidence handling. The guide also establishes procedures for law enforcement and prosecutors to work with foreign counterparts on cross-border cases, with Kenya having committed to sharing cybercrime information with 76 countries.
Senior lawyers and the Law Society of Kenya have condemned the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich by armed men on the Gilgil-Nakuru road on Tuesday night; he was found dumped near Masinga Dam on Wednesday morning. They described the incident as a grave assault on press freedom and the rule of law, with calls for a thorough investigation.
Kenya's government has unveiled a National Contingency Plan to strengthen preparedness and minimize impacts of anticipated El Niño rains in October, including mapping vulnerable areas, unclogging drainage systems, and identifying temporary holding grounds for displaced populations.
President William Ruto departed for Lusaka on September 1 to attend the inauguration of Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema, who won re-election in August with about 60 per cent of the vote and will be sworn in for a second term alongside running mate Mutale Nalumango.
President William Ruto unveiled a redesigned General Duty police uniform featuring a light sky-blue and deep navy-blue dual-tone design as more than 6,000 recruits passed out at the National Police College. The new uniform, which includes a specific maternity consideration for expectant policewomen, begins rollout from August 31.
Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua said Kenya's opposition will choose a single presidential candidate early next year after completing political mobilization and voter registration efforts. He urged patience as rival political formations work to build a united front ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Interior PS Raymond Omollo has called on opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka and James Orengo to account for their records in public service and explain what they have achieved before seeking high office, while rallying support for President Ruto's 2027 re-election campaign.
The Interior Ministry reported that mobile money was used in 51 of 102 computer fraud cases reviewed between February and July 2026, with mobile money fraud accounting for 19 cases (18.6%), followed by investment and forex schemes with 16 cases (15.7%), and cryptocurrency schemes with 12 cases (11.8%).
Kenya's National Computer and Cybercrimes Coordination Committee found that mobile money was involved in half of 102 computer fraud cases reported between February and July, with mobile money fraud accounting for 19 cases (18.6 per cent), followed by investment and forex schemes (15.7 per cent) and cryptocurrency schemes (11.8 per cent).
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the National Police Service will not tolerate goons and political violence as Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election, noting that police have a new strategy to arrest and detain goons before they reach meetings to cause violence. Murkomen called on Kenyans to hold politicians who sponsor goonism accountable and urged political leaders to work with security agencies.
More than 25,000 runners participated in the third edition of the Belgut Marathon in Kericho County, which organisers described as their most successful iteration yet. The event, held across three race categories, raised millions in bursaries for vulnerable students.
The Government Chemist department has formally received its ISO/IEC 17025 Testing Laboratory Accreditation Certificate from the Kenya Accreditation Service, after a three-year assessment process completed in June 2026. The ministry said the accreditation strengthens scientific evidence used in criminal investigations, court proceedings, public health decisions and regulatory enforcement.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused Emurua Dikirr MP David Kipsang Keter and government officials of threatening violence ahead of his planned visit to the constituency on August 21, warning that disruptions could surpass recent Homa Bay violence where one person died and dozens were injured.