Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo has called on thousands of students in Kajiado to embrace their Kenyan identity above ethnic, religious and political differences, while urging residents to support development efforts across the country. Speaking to about 2,800 students, Omollo also highlighted infrastructure, healthcare access and the government’s long-term vision for Kenya beyond 2030.
Highlights
- Omollo urged students to prioritise their Kenyan identity over ethnic and religious labels.
- He called on Kajiado residents to reject political divisions that could undermine development.
- He said stalled road projects in the county have resumed under President William Ruto.
- Omollo encouraged residents who have not registered for SHA to enrol.
- He backed a national conversation on Kenya’s development beyond 2030.
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Omollo Calls for National Unity
Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo has challenged young Kenyans in Kajiado to place national identity at the centre of their aspirations.
Addressing approximately 2,800 students, Omollo said young people should not allow ethnic or religious identities to overshadow their shared citizenship.
He encouraged students from different communities, including Maasai, Kikuyu and Luo communities as well as different faith backgrounds, to see themselves first as Kenyans and work towards a stronger and more prosperous country.
Warning Against Political Divisions
Omollo also appealed to Kajiado residents to remain focused on development and avoid what he described as political distractions.
He cautioned residents against leaders he accused of putting personal interests ahead of projects aimed at improving communities.
According to the PS, unity among citizens is essential if Kenya is to sustain development across different regions.
Infrastructure Development
On infrastructure, Omollo said road projects that had remained incomplete in Kajiado are now progressing, with contractors returning to construction sites.
He presented the developments as part of what he described as a broader effort to distribute government projects more evenly across the country.
Omollo pointed to projects in areas such as Kajiado and Migori as examples of the administration’s approach, arguing that development should not be concentrated in a few regions.
He further expressed confidence that voters across different communities would support President William Ruto’s bid for another term in the 2027 General Election.
Healthcare and SHA Registration
Healthcare was another major focus of Omollo’s address.
He said that 65 percent of Kajiado residents had registered for the Social Health Authority. He also urged those not yet enrolled to do so.
The PS said improving healthcare access would also require properly equipped facilities, sufficient medicines and enough medical personnel.
He argued that residents in Kajiado should have access to healthcare facilities. These facilities must meet the same standards expected elsewhere in Kenya.
Kenya’s Vision Beyond 2030
Omollo also highlighted the importance of looking beyond the country’s immediate political cycles.
He referenced President Ruto’s call for Kenyans to participate in discussions about the country’s future beyond 2030. This includes education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
He said citizens should have an opportunity to shape the direction of the country and benefit from its development.
The message, he said, is ultimately about creating a Kenya where communities feel included in the country’s progress rather than divided by ethnicity, religion or politics.
