Interior Security and National Administration Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo has urged Kenyans to actively contribute to formulating a new national development blueprint that will guide the country beyond the current Vision 2030 framework.
Speaking at Ambassador Pamela Mboya Girls High School in Suba, Homa Bay County, Dr. Omollo highlighted the upcoming National Conversation on Kenya's Future Beyond Vision 2030, set to launch officially on August 12. This initiative aims to gather input from diverse groups including youth, professionals, political leaders, faith-based organizations, the private sector, civil society, and senior citizens.
"We owe it to current and future generations to have a candid dialogue, protect the progress achieved, and tackle long-standing challenges since independence," he stated.
Vision for Inclusive Development
The PS outlined President William Ruto's ambition to transform Kenya into a prosperous, industrialized, and globally competitive nation, ensuring no region or community is marginalized.
He cited government reforms that expand access to national identity cards, healthcare, education, and investments in infrastructure such as roads and markets as evidence of the administration's commitment to inclusive development.
Dr. Omollo stressed the importance of setting aside political differences to prioritize equitable development, emphasizing that government benefits should not be influenced by political allegiance or geographic location.
"Development must never depend on how a community voted or where a citizen comes from. Every Kenyan must be treated equally, and every region must receive a fair share of national progress," he affirmed.
Local Collaboration and Youth Empowerment
The PS praised Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga and local leaders for their cooperative efforts in driving development initiatives, noting that such collaboration is vital for effective service delivery.
Addressing students, Dr. Omollo encouraged discipline and dedication to studies, highlighting the recent registration of approximately 130 students for national identity cards through a school-based program. This initiative aims to equip learners with essential identification documents to facilitate access to higher education, employment, and full participation in national development.
Decentralizing Services
Dr. Omollo reiterated the government's focus on decentralizing services by bringing identity card registration closer to citizens, operationalizing new administrative units, and deploying additional chiefs and assistant chiefs to enhance grassroots service delivery and security coordination.
