NAIROBI, Kenya- The government has assured Kenyans that the 2027 General Election will be peaceful, while urging political leaders to conduct their campaigns responsibly and avoid actions that could undermine national unity.
Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo said the government would ensure Kenyans are able to choose their leaders freely without coercion or intimidation as the country enters a new electoral cycle.
Speaking during an education support event in Kajiado Central on Saturday, August 15, Omollo called on political leaders and other stakeholders to respect citizens and put national unity ahead of ethnic, religious and regional interests.
Omollo urges Kenyans to put country first
Omollo particularly urged young Kenyans to look beyond ethnic and regional identities and embrace a shared national identity.
“You may come from Kajiado, but you are Kenyans. When you go to school, do not see yourself only as Maasai, Kikuyu, Luo or Muslim. See yourself as a Kenyan and pursue the greater ideal of building the Republic we all aspire to,” he said.
His remarks come amid increasing political activity ahead of the 2027 General Election, with political leaders across the country already mobilising supporters and positioning themselves for the contest.
Omollo also encouraged Kenyans to participate in discussions about the country’s long-term development priorities beyond the next election cycle.
He said citizens should contribute ideas on education, healthcare, infrastructure and other areas that will shape Kenya beyond 2032.
Government highlights education investment
The PS said education remains a key pillar in the government’s development agenda, describing it as the country’s greatest equaliser.
He said the government has allocated more than Sh780 billion to education in the current budget, while recruiting more than 100,000 teachers and constructing approximately 28,000 classrooms across the country.
Omollo also highlighted reforms to higher-education financing, saying the government was working to ensure students can pursue university and tertiary education regardless of their families’ financial circumstances.
Proposed legislation before Parliament, he said, is expected to strengthen access to higher education.
In Kajiado County, Omollo said approximately 90 per cent of learners successfully transitioned to junior or senior school.
The government is working with education officials, chiefs, assistant chiefs, village elders, teachers and parents to achieve a 100 per cent transition rate and ensure no child is locked out of education.
Government pushes voter registration in Kajiado
Omollo also addressed access to national identification documents, saying the government had removed additional vetting requirements that had previously made it difficult for residents of border counties, including Kajiado, to obtain identity cards.
He urged eligible residents to visit chiefs’ offices, assistant chiefs and registration officials to obtain identification documents and register as voters.
He said accurate population and registration records are important for planning and ensuring government resources are allocated fairly across the country.
The remarks come as the country prepares for the next election, with voter registration and access to identification documents expected to remain key issues ahead of 2027.
Kajiado health coverage
On healthcare, Omollo said about 65 per cent of Kajiado residents had registered with the Social Health Authority (SHA).
He encouraged those who had not yet enrolled to register, saying increased coverage would improve access to healthcare services, medicines and properly equipped health facilities.
The PS said the government’s broader objective was to build a cohesive and inclusive society where Kenyans can access essential services regardless of their geographical or social backgrounds.
“Our objective is to build a cohesive and inclusive society in which every Kenyan has access to education, healthcare, infrastructure and government services, regardless of where they come from,” he said.
Leaders attend Kajiado event
Also present at the event were Senate Majority Leader and Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot, President William Ruto’s Personal Assistant Farouk Teigut Kibet, Kajiado East MP Hamisi Kakuta Maimai, Kajiado Woman Representative Leah Sopiato Sankaire, Public Service Commission Chairperson Francis Meja, Suna East MP Junet Mohamed and Principal Secretary for Irrigation Ephantus Kimotho Kimani.
The government said it would continue supporting education initiatives in Kajiado Central while working with local leaders and communities to expand access to essential services.
Omollo’s assurance on peaceful elections comes as Kenya’s political temperature rises ahead of the 2027 polls, with the government and opposition increasingly trading accusations over political violence, intimidation and the conduct of political campaigns.
