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
Interior Principal Secretary who has called for peaceful protests and led security delegations on border health screening, organized crime prevention, and police benchmarking.
Omollo urges leaders to uphold peace, avoid incitement as he addresses mourners in Seme By Allan Obiero May 03, 2026 10:27 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Interior Security Principal Secre …
Audio By VocalizeWajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi, Interior PS Raymond Omollo, Defence PS Patrick Mariru and other technical groups assess the county’s preparedness to host Madaraka Day celebrations, on April 30, 2026. …
… Speaking during an inspection tour of the ongoing works, the Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration, Raymond Omollo, said the country is on track to deliver a successful national event. …
… IIn statement on Thursday, the government said an inspection team led by Internal Security and National Administration Principal Secretary Dr Raymond Omollo, alongside Defence Principal Secretary Dr Patrick Mariru and officials from various ministries and agencies, was satisfied …
… The threat was issued following speculation that a section of leaders is scheming for the dismissal of Internal Security Permanent Secretary Raymond Omollo, who hails from Homa Bay. …
… Internal Security Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, in a statement dated Thursday, said preparations are on track, with key infrastructure projects nearing completion ahead of the June 1 event.During an inspection tour, Omollo expressed confidence in the level of readiness, cit …
… Raymond Omollo, for enabling our team through KYTI. We also extend our sincere appreciation to the IEBC teams for embracing the partnership we offered and working with us so collaboratively," said Salmon. …
KISUMU, Kenya Apr 26 – Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has urged young people in the Luo Nyanza region to avoid being drawn into protests, warning that some political leaders are exploiting them to advance their own agendas. …
Interior PS Raymond Omollo has assured Kenyans that the government will protect the constitutional right to peaceful demonstrations during planned June 25 protests, while warning that violent conduct or criminal activity will be prosecuted. He instructed security agencies to protect both protesters and the public, and cautioned that anyone carrying weapons or engaging in criminal activity would face the full force of the law.
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Interior PS guarantees protection for June 25 protests while warning against violence—official government stance on constitutional rights.
Interior PS Raymond Omollo has assured Kenyans that the government will protect the constitutional right to peaceful demonstrations during planned June 25 protests, while warning that violent conduct or criminal activity will be prosecuted. He instructed security agencies to protect both protesters and the public, and cautioned that anyone carrying weapons or engaging in criminal activity would face the full force of the law.
The government has issued a warning against rising cases of violence, destruction of property and criminal infiltration of public demonstrations, urging Kenyans to exercise their constitutional rights responsibly while safeguarding national unity, peace and economic stability.
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has called on Kenyans to exercise their constitutional right to protest peacefully as the anniversary of the June 25 Gen Z demonstrations approaches, warning that violence, destruction of property and lawlessness undermine national development and erode democratic gains.
The Kenya Youth Transition Initiative has deployed 100 youth delegates to the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa (June 16–18), which brings together world leaders, scientists, and civil society to discuss ocean protection, sustainable fisheries, marine conservation, and the blue economy. Kenya is hosting the global summit in Africa for the first time.
Interior PS Dr. Raymond Omollo has called on Kenyans to embrace preventive healthcare measures and take an active role in managing their health to support the country's journey towards Universal Health Coverage, emphasizing that healthcare is a shared responsibility involving citizens, healthcare professionals, and the government.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has welcomed a government allocation of Sh3.96 billion to introduce a monthly stipend for approximately 110,000 village elders across Kenya, beginning 1 July. The initiative fulfills a pledge made during Jukwaa La Usalama community engagements and aims to formally finance and strengthen the role of village elders in grassroots security and administration.
Interior PS Dr. Raymond Omollo met with senior Italian anti-mafia officials in Rome to discuss strategies for combating organized criminal networks, as Kenya prepares to establish the Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit and seeks international security models for addressing organized crime in urban centres.
Internal Security Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo has led a Kenyan delegation to Rome on a benchmarking mission to inform the establishment of the proposed Nairobi Metropolitan Police Unit, part of government efforts to strengthen urban security and improve coordination among security agencies in the Nairobi Metropolitan Area.
The government has set up an Ebola isolation centre at the Taveta-Holili border point, which connects Kenya to Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Internal Security Principal Secretary said the facility is needed to enable swift health response and check the spread of the disease in the DRC.
The Interior PS has assured Kenyans that the government has put in place robust measures to prevent and respond to any potential Ebola outbreak, with strengthened screening and surveillance at border entry points in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and county governments.
Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has hit out at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and DCP leadership over allegations linking him to organised violence in the Mount Kenya region, saying he has been dragged into claims of orchestrating violence and does not want to be viewed through a tribal lens.
President William Ruto has agreed to name the newly constructed Wajir Stadium the Ahmed Khalif Wajir Stadium, honouring the late political leader who was the first Cabinet Minister from Wajir region and died in a plane crash in January 2003. The proposal was made by Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi during the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir.
A 10,000-seater stadium in Wajir County has been completed in just over 100 days under Kenya Defence Forces project management, featuring a water purifying system and enhanced electrical capacity. The stadium will host the 63rd Madaraka Day Celebrations and is the first of more than 20 stadiums the KDF is expected to implement across the country.
Interior PS Raymond Omollo said pending construction of Wajir County's stadium, hosting tomorrow's Madaraka Day celebrations, will be completed within a month after the event. The stadium can accommodate 10,000 attendees, with roofing 60 percent complete and remaining work including a tartan track to follow the celebrations.
President William Ruto has arrived in Wajir County ahead of this year's Madaraka Day celebrations, which will be held in the North Eastern region for the first time. The 2026 event, themed "Education, Skills and the Future," will follow infrastructure developments in Wajir including roads, electricity, water connections, and airport upgrades.
The government has spent Sh4 billion on infrastructure development in Wajir County ahead of the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations on June 1, where President William Ruto will lead the nation at a newly constructed 10,000-seater stadium, according to Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo.
The Kenya Kwanza administration has accelerated the creation and operationalisation of new sub-counties, divisions, locations and sub-locations in Wajir, Mandera and Garissa counties, deploying National Government Administration Officers to underserved areas to improve governance, security and service delivery in a region historically challenged by distance and sparse populations.
Internal Security Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo urged Kenyans to follow President Ruto's lead in promoting national cohesion and moving away from tribal-based politics, citing development projects exceeding Ksh.220 billion distributed across western Kenya regions regardless of political affiliation.
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has warned criminal gangs infiltrating demonstrations that they will face stern action. He noted that while the Constitution guarantees freedom of expression, this right must not affect the rights of others, and acknowledged that criminal elements took over in some areas during the nationwide matatu strike.
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has dismissed allegations by Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi and the Linda Mwananchi faction linking him to a violent attack against the lawmaker in Kisumu last month, calling the claims "street talk" and arguing that accusations of criminal conduct should be pursued through the law.
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said the government is seeking approximately Ksh.2 billion to facilitate reforms within the National Police Service, aimed at addressing years of neglect in welfare and working conditions of officers, including salary increments for junior ranks.
The IEBC Chairperson has warned that politicians engaging in electoral misconduct involving goons and criminal gangs ahead of the 2027 General Election risk disqualification, and said the commission will take decisive action against those involved under the election code of conduct.
Internal Security PS Raymond Omollo says infrastructure upgrades for the 2026 Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir County are 84% complete, with major works to be finalised by May 25 to allow time for rehearsals and final preparations before the June 1 event.
The Ministry of Interior and National Administration has proposed paying Kenya's approximately 110,000 village elders a monthly stipend of Ksh.3,000, with a policy framework and identification criteria developed after years of consultation. MPs have pushed for higher payments.
The government has proposed paying village elders a monthly stipend of Sh3,000 if parliament approves the policy, which would benefit approximately 110,000 village elders nationwide and mark the first structured government payment system for them. The Ministry of Interior has developed eligibility criteria, and the stipend would be restricted to elders not already receiving other state support.
An Interior Principal Secretary directive ordering the release of motorcycles impounded over minor offences highlights how petty policing has suffocated the informal economy. Boda boda riders, taxi operators, and other hustlers face arbitrary arrests, harassment, and confiscation over minor infractions like missing reflectors or expired stickers, forcing families into poverty and debt.
Kenyan football legend Allan Thigo, former Harambee Stars and Gor Mahia midfielder, died on Saturday at age 74 after a long battle with cancer. His family has confirmed he will be cremated within 72 hours in accordance with his final wishes, with his body to be transported from Bungoma to Kisumi for the final rites.
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo says Kenya's rapid housing and infrastructure expansion must be accompanied by reliable public services, accountable regulation, and effective service delivery systems to ensure sustainable urban development.
Linda Mwananchi leaders, including Siaya Governor James Orengo and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, have threatened to institute private prosecution against Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo and Deputy Director of Criminal Investigations John Onyango, accusing them of harassment and framing their supporters with trumped-up charges.