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Interior Principal Secretary overseeing security, fisheries disputes, environmental initiatives, and building safety compliance in Kenya.
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… The committee brought together Roads PS Joseph Mbugua, Interior and National Administration PS Raymond Omollo, PPP Directorate Director-General Kepha Seda and senior officials from the Kenya National Highways Authority, the Public Debt Management Office, Budget and Economic Affai …
Government moves to fast-track Mau Summit-Eldoret-Malaba road projectThe Standard
… Additionally, they implicated the Principal Secretary in charge of Internal Security, Raymond Omollo, labelling him as the chief goon recruiter even as they alleged a plan to rig the election in the Luo-Nyanza region. …
Linda Mwananchi calls for the arrest, prosecution of Wanga and KalumaCitizen Digital
… In June, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said more than 17 kilometres of the road had been completed to bitumen standards, with construction continuing around Sindo and Kiabuya. …
Jakakimba defends Ruto development record amid Homa Bay infrastructure criticismCitizen Digital
… "(Interior) PS Raymond Omollo should resign peacefully as we have 358 days remaining. …
Kalonzo: Ruto regime is looking for ways to escape electionsCapital News
… Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said the government would provide security for political gatherings regardless of the organisers’ political affiliations. …
Karungo calls on Ruto to resign over rising political violence and goonismCapital News
… The warning also comes against the backdrop of assurances by Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo that the government would protect Kenyans exercising their constitutional right to assemble and participate in political activities. …
Police warn political actors against incitement, order officers to uphold law and orderCitizen Digital
… Internal Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo had assured leaders of the Linda Mwananchi movement that the government would protect them during the gathering. …
Tension high in Homa Bay ahead of Linda Mwananchi RallyCapital News
… Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said political groups had a constitutional right to hold meetings anywhere in the country, regardless of their affiliations, but warned participants to respect the law.
Rowdy youths raid Homa Bay hotel, destroy and steal property ahead of Linda Mwananchi rallyCapital News
… Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo had said the government would protect participants, stressing that Kenyans have a constitutional right to assemble and hold political meetings regardless of their political affiliations. …
Tension rises in Homa Bay as roads blocked ahead of Linda Mwananchi rallyThe Standard
… Speaking during an education support event in Kajiado Central, the Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo urged young people to rise above ethnic, religious and regional identities and regard themselves first as Kenyans.“You may come from Kajiado, but you are Kenyans. …
PS Omollo urges Kenyans to reject ethnic politicsNairobi lawyer Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi was allegedly abducted by armed, masked men dressed in tactical gear along Muchai Drive in Kilimani on November 1, raising concerns over suspected abductions involving state security agents. His whereabouts remain unknown, and the abduction has been linked to a criminal case involving senior police officers in which Abdi is reportedly a witness.
17 hours ago · Capital News →
Nairobi lawyer Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi was allegedly abducted by armed, masked men dressed in tactical gear along Muchai Drive in Kilimani on November 1, raising concerns over suspected abductions involving state security agents. His whereabouts remain unknown, and the abduction has been linked to a criminal case involving senior police officers in which Abdi is reportedly a witness.
17 hours ago · Capital News →
The government has directed the newly inaugurated National Cybersecurity Agency to strengthen Kenya's digital defences amid a sharp rise in cyberattacks. DDoS attacks rose to 72.16 million in the year to June 2026, representing a 114.3 per cent increase, prompting the Interior Cabinet Secretary to call cybersecurity a matter of national security.
2 November 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya National Examinations Council has commenced the 2026 KCSE examination, the second-last under the 8-4-4 system before the country transitions to the Competency-Based Education curriculum. A total of 1,048,355 candidates are registered to sit the examination across more than 10,000 centres, with candidature increasing by 5.27 per cent compared with 2025.
2 November 2026 · The Standard →
Cyberweek Africa 2026 concluded in Nairobi with 21 youths receiving cybersecurity training and certification through the Huawei Cybersecurity Associate Training Course, covering network security, threat prevention, firewall security, encryption, and PKI systems. The event, led by the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy alongside other government and academic partners, also saw stakeholders calling for stronger policies, technologies, and skills to address emerging digital threats.
2 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said the government is engaging Uganda through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to address harassment of fishermen in Lake Victoria. The government is also working to strengthen the Kenya Coast Guard Service to improve security and patrol the lake.
1 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that banditry in the North Rift and northern frontier counties has disrupted everyday life for families, affecting schooling, pastoralist movements, and trade. The author contends that ending violence requires solutions that deliver lasting peace and address the broader consequences beyond immediate insecurity.
1 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said the government is engaging Uganda to find a permanent solution to harassment of fishermen in Lake Victoria, with the foreign affairs ministry tasked to address the issue. The government is also working to strengthen the Kenya Coast Guard Services to improve security on the lake and has invested in nine fish landing sites and fishing gear provision.
1 November 2026 · Capital News →
Two ODM lawmakers, Gideon Ochanda and Elisha Odhiambo, defended Interior Security Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo's comments on calls for a formal coalition agreement between ODM and UDA ahead of 2027, saying President Ruto should be allowed to seek political partnerships without conditions.
1 November 2026 · The Standard →
ODM leaders are demanding a written agreement before agreeing to a coalition to back President Ruto's re-election bid, a push that has caused discomfort among UDA members who believe ODM is setting conditions for supporting the President despite his unconditional backing of its members.
1 November 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Kwanza leaders, led by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, have urged Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka to join the government side, saying his hostile reception during the launch of the Linda Mwananchi Movement showed he was no longer welcome in opposition ranks.
31 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
University lecturers are expected to return to work on Monday after the government agreed to commit Sh20 billion towards settling a pay dispute. The Universities Academic Staff Union announced the breakthrough on Wednesday, with the strike formally ending on Friday at 3pm.
29 October 2026 · Capital News →
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo urged contractors and developers to comply with building regulations following the collapse of a building under construction in Nairobi's Eastleigh area on Friday, saying rescue operations were underway and all workers were safe.
24 October 2026 · Capital News →
Preparations for Mashujaa Day celebrations scheduled for October 20, 2026, are advancing in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, with the redevelopment of the 15,043-seater Kipchoge Keino Stadium nearing completion. The event will be jointly hosted by Uasin Gishu, Nandi and Elgeyo Marakwet counties in a historic first, with the upgraded facility intended to serve as a modern venue for athletes and artists and strengthen Eldoret's status as the City of Champions.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has assured traders in Homa Bay County that the government will strengthen security to protect businesses from criminals and disruption, and pledged engagement with young people involved in crime to encourage lawful economic opportunities.
17 October 2026 · Capital News →
Interior PS Raymond Omollo said improved security in the North Rift has enabled communities to resume normal activities, with children returning to school and markets reopening, and that sustained peace is necessary for businesses to thrive and infrastructure investments to deliver lasting benefits.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Speaking at Eldoret's Mashujaa Day Thematic Week, the Principal Secretary for Interior and National Administration Raymond Omollo linked improved security to economic growth, education access, and sports infrastructure development, and commended North Rift communities for cooperating with security agencies in recovering over 3,000 illegal firearms.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has renewed commitment to a 15 billion tree planting and restoration campaign target set for 2030, which the government says will help combat climate change. Environment Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa claimed the country has planted more than 2 billion trees since the programme's onset.
10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior PS Dr. Raymond Omollo led the planting of 6,000 indigenous tree seedlings at Lambwe Forest Station in Homa Bay County on October 10 to mark Mazingira Day, with a further 92,000 seedlings earmarked for planting as part of the Presidential Green Challenge.
10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has urged Homa Bay residents to intensify tree planting and forest protection as the county works toward national environmental targets. Homa Bay has planted 25 million seedlings since 2022 but has tree cover of 10.4 per cent and forest cover of 3.18 per cent, with a target to plant 14.9 million seedlings annually across 100,000 hectares.
10 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Interior Ministry identified 109 criminal gangs across eight regions between January and August, with Western Kenya and the Rift Valley accounting for more than half. Security agencies say they will remain alert to prevent gangs from being exploited for election-related intimidation or violence.
7 October 2026 · The Standard →
Security agencies arrested and arraigned 1,827 suspects over goonism and organised criminal activity between January and August 2026, securing 729 convictions during the same period. The government has identified 109 organised criminal gangs across the country and is shifting focus to targeting the networks that sustain organised crime rather than individual offenders.
6 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's government has identified 109 organised criminal gangs operating across the country, up from 89 declared illegal in 2016, warning that their involvement in violence and use of youth groups for political intimidation pose a security threat as the country approaches the 2027 General Election. Western Kenya has 38 of these groups, the Rift Valley 22, and Nairobi 20.
6 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's government has identified 109 organised criminal gangs operating across the country and warned against the use of youth groups for political violence ahead of the 2027 General Election. Between January and August 2026, security agencies arrested 1,827 suspects linked to goonism and organised crime, securing 729 convictions.
6 October 2026 · Capital News →
The government has listed 109 organised criminal gangs operating across the country, with Western Kenya having the highest concentration at 38 groups, followed by the Rift Valley with 22 and Nairobi with 20. From January to August, police arrested 1,827 suspects linked to organised criminal activity and secured 729 convictions.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →
The National Transport and Safety Authority has launched an investigation into a Saturday morning crash at Salama on the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway that killed 17 Catholic pilgrims and injured seven others. The multidisciplinary team will examine vehicle compliance and circumstances of the accident, which involved a 14-seater matatu, a lorry, and five other damaged vehicles.
3 October 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua vowed to shut down 53 companies he accuses of manufacturing and distributing illicit alcohol if the United Opposition wins the 2027 General Election, claiming the firms are claiming lives and that some bribe senior government officials to remain operational.
26 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government reports that the Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret is 68 per cent complete ahead of Mashujaa Day celebrations scheduled for October 20, 2026. The celebrations will be held across Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi and Uasin Gishu counties for the first time, with activities running from October 13 to 18 under the theme "Security, Sports and the Finance Sector."
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has criticized President William Ruto for attributing governance failures to his predecessor rather than taking responsibility, saying "four years later, it is still Uhuru this and Uhuru that." Kenyatta also announced his support for former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i, citing his commitment to ending tribal politics.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo has praised President William Ruto for pursuing a non-discriminatory and inclusive approach to national development, saying public resources and services must reach Kenyans without discrimination based on region, community or political affiliation.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
19 September 2026 · Capital News →