The government has highlighted progress in affordable housing, healthcare and digital service delivery, with Principal Secretary Dr Raymond Omollo pointing to these sectors as key areas of transformation under President William Ruto’s administration.
Among the achievements cited are more than 33 million Kenyans registered under the Social Health Authority (SHA), the development of modern markets and student accommodation facilities, as well as the expansion of digital platforms designed to make government services more accessible.
Highlights
- More than 33 million Kenyans have reportedly registered under the Social Health Authority.
- The government says it is investing in affordable housing, modern markets and student hostels.
- Student accommodation projects target universities, technical colleges and KMTC institutions.
- Digital government services are reducing the need for physical visits to government offices.
- The administration says digitalisation is helping strengthen accountability and fight corruption.
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Raymond Omollo Highlights Affordable Housing and Student Accommodation
Principal Secretary Dr Raymond Omollo has outlined the government’s focus on affordable housing and human settlement, describing decent accommodation as an important constitutional responsibility.
According to the PS, the housing agenda goes beyond constructing residential units to include developing modern markets for traders and suitable accommodation for students pursuing higher education.
He noted that the government is also prioritising student hostels in universities, technical training institutions and Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) facilities.
The initiative is intended to provide young people with better living conditions as they pursue their academic and professional ambitions.
Omollo maintained that access to decent housing and properly planned settlements remains an important part of the government’s development agenda.
Over 33 Million Kenyans Registered Under SHA
On healthcare, the Principal Secretary highlighted the reported registration of more than 33 million Kenyans under the Social Health Authority.
He described the programme as part of efforts to expand access to medical services regardless of an individual’s economic or professional background.
Omollo explained that the healthcare system is intended to ensure that ordinary citizens, including fishermen, rural residents, business owners and government employees, can seek medical attention when necessary.
He emphasised the importance of ensuring Kenyans can access healthcare facilities, receive treatment and obtain prescribed medication without their financial circumstances becoming an unnecessary barrier.
The government has continued to position SHA as a central component of its universal healthcare ambitions.
Digital Services Taking Government Closer to Kenyans
Omollo also pointed to technology and digitalisation as another major area where the government says it has made progress.
He noted that Kenyans can now access various public services through their mobile phones, reducing the need to travel long distances or physically visit government offices.
According to the PS, the shift towards digital platforms has also improved efficiency within public institutions by simplifying service delivery and strengthening accountability.
He further argued that digitalisation is helping address corruption by reducing unnecessary human interactions and opportunities for manipulation during government service transactions.
The government considers technology an important tool in modernising public administration while making essential services more accessible to citizens.
Government’s Development Agenda
Omollo’s remarks reflect three major priorities in the administration’s development agenda: improving living conditions through housing, expanding healthcare access and using technology to transform public service delivery.
The initiatives are particularly significant for young Kenyans, traders, students and households seeking affordable access to essential services.
However, the long-term impact of these programmes will ultimately depend on effective implementation, affordability, accessibility and the ability to deliver tangible benefits to citizens across the country.
From affordable homes and healthcare to digital services, the real measure of development will not just be the number of projects launched, but how much ordinary Kenyans feel the difference in their everyday lives.
