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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 · Mr. Raymond Omollo

Principal Secretary who advised Kenyans to avoid violence at political meetings in September 2026.

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In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeInterior PS Raymond Omollo speaks during a fundraiser at Chiga Catholic Church in Homa Bay Town Constituency.

    PS Omollo wants clerics to rebuke politicians who promote hatred
  3. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeInterior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has called on churches to remain sanctuaries of peace and unity.

    PS Omollo urges churches to reject divisive politics, promote peace
  4. Citizen Digital

    ‘I am used to this,’ Orengo alleges PS Omollo, Linda Ground behind Kisumu church violence By Citizen Reporter July 12, 2026 06:27 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Siaya Governor James Orengo (right) among Li

    ‘I am used to this,’ Orengo alleges PS Omollo, Linda Ground behind Kisumu church violence
  5. Citizen Digital

    She therefore urged other leaders to give the commission a conducive environment to conduct its mandate. ‎PS Interior, Raymond Omollo, also appealed to the clergy to avoid offering churches as a platform where leaders preach hatred and division.

    ODM will not field a presidential candidate in 2027, we will support Ruto - Oburu
  6. Citizen Digital

    PS Omollo: Churches must remain sanctuaries of unity, not platforms for division By Tonny Ndungu July 12, 2026 02:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Speaking on Sunday during a church service at St.

    PS Omollo: Churches must remain sanctuaries of unity, not platforms for division
  7. Capital News

    HOMA BAY, Kenya, July 12 – Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo has urged churches to remain places of worship and unity rather than platforms for political leaders to spread hatred, tribalism and division.

    Omollo: Churches Must Unite Kenyans, Not Promote Politics of Division
  8. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 12 – Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has said the recently established Kenya Sovereign Wealth Fund will play a critical role in safeguarding revenues generated from the country’s natural resources while supporting long-term economic growth and strat

    PS Omollo Says Sovereign Wealth Fund Will Secure Kenya’s Resource Wealth for Future Generations
  9. The Standard

    Raymond Omollo has called on religious leaders to protect the sanctity of churches by ensuring they remain places of worship, peace and national unity rather than platforms for political division.

    Omollo: Churches must unite Kenyans, not promote animosity
  10. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeODM party leader Oburu Oginga and Interior PS Raymond Omollo during a funds drive at Chiga Catholic Church in Homa Bay Town constituency on July 12, 2026.

    Ruto, Oburu lead Sh21 million funds drive in aid of Gem widows
  11. The Standard

    Speaking during a funds drive at Chiga Catholic Church in Homa Bay Town constituency, where he was accompanied by Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, the ODM leader said the party had scrutinised various political outfits and found that only Ruto was suitable for the pre

    Oburu declares ODM won't field presidential candidate, endorses Ruto
Society

PS Omollo urges education investment to narrow rural-urban opportunity gap

The News

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.

10 hours ago · Capital News

Yesterday

  1. PS Omollo urges education investment to narrow rural-urban opportunity gap

    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.

    10 hours ago · Capital News

  2. Ruto delivers Toyota Prado to Luo Council of Elders chairman

    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.

    15 hours ago · Capital News

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Ruto attacks Uhuru as 'rebel leader,' supports court's political ban

    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.

    15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 14 September

  1. Police intensify crackdown on Jericho and Jerusalem gangs

    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.

    14 September 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 13 September

  1. PS Omollo urges Kenyans to avoid violence at political meetings

    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.

    13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Ruto undertakes five-day development tour of Luo Nyanza region

    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.

    13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 12 September

  1. African Swine Fever kills 1,470 pigs in Kiambu, spreads to six counties

    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.

    12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 11 September

  1. 2,000 affordable housing units unoccupied; government explores new financing

    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.

    11 September 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 10 September

  1. Government deploys security and efficiency upgrades at Nairobi's JKIA

    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.

    10 September 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Government tightens operational rules at JKIA for service improvement

    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.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. JKIA deploys Automatic Terminal Information Service for flight management

    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.

    9 September 2026 · Capital News

  3. Sh14 billion road projects reshape Kisumu transport network

    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).

    9 September 2026 · Capital News

  4. Government tightens baggage and cargo rules at JKIA

    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.

    9 September 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 3 September

  1. Kenya launches cybercrime investigation and prosecution guide

    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.

    3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Gachagua links editor's abduction to Mau evictee compensation exposé

    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.

    3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Kenya launches cybercrime investigation and prosecution guide

    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.

    3 September 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Lawyers condemn abduction and release of Standard editor

    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.

    2 September 2026 · The Standard

  2. Government maps flood-risk areas ahead of El Niño rains

    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.

    2 September 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Ruto attends Hichilema's presidential inauguration in Zambia

    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.

    1 September 2026 · The Standard

Friday 28 August

  1. Ruto unveils redesigned police uniform with maternity provision

    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.

    28 August 2026 · Capital News

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Opposition will settle on 2027 candidate early next year

    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.

    26 August 2026 · The Standard

Monday 24 August

  1. Omollo challenges Kalonzo, Orengo to explain public service records

    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.

    24 August 2026 · Capital News

  2. Mobile money fraud tops online fraud cases in first half 2026

    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%).

    24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Government targets mobile money fraud as cyber crimes surge

    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).

    24 August 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 23 August

  1. Police will not tolerate goons ahead of 2027 election

    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.

    23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Belgut Marathon draws 25,000 runners, funds student bursaries

    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.

    23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 20 August

  1. Gachagua seeks security guarantee for Emurua Dikirr visit

    Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has written to the Inspector General of Police requesting a security guarantee ahead of a planned visit to Emurua Dikirr Constituency on Friday. Gachagua claims the current MP David Kipsang Keter and others have issued threats against his visit, and alleges Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo financed mobilisation to cause chaos.

    20 August 2026 · Capital News

  2. Government Chemist receives ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory accreditation

    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.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Gachagua alleges government plot to disrupt Emurua Dikirr visit

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has written to Inspector General Douglas Kanja alleging a coordinated plan by government operatives to disrupt his visit to Emurua Dikirr on August 21st, accusing Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumbah Murkomen, Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, and sitting MP David Kipsang Keter of orchestrating politically-motivated police mobilization and threats against his entourage.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Gachagua warns of Homa Bay-style violence threat in Emurua Dikirr

    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.

    20 August 2026 · The Standard

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