Dr. Raymond Omollo — CBS

The Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) seeks to broaden economic opportunities by bringing ordinary Kenyans, particularly Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), into the centre of national development. As these opportunities take shape, the Usawa ni Sawa commitment calls for dignity and fairness in the spaces where people earn their livelihoods. The Maji Mazuri Modern Market in Kasarani Constituency, Nairobi County, is one such investment, providing traders with a modern and dignified place to do business. Built on 8.4 acres of public land, the three-block, four-storey complex is nearing completion, with major structural works, plastering and floor tiling finished. The facility is in its final finishing stages ahead of its anticipated commissioning. Designed to accommodate between 1,200 and 1,500 permanent traders daily, with capacity for nearly 3,000 during peak market days, the market will bring essential trading services closer to residents who previously travelled to Githurai or relied on makeshift roadside stalls. It features multi-level retail spaces, secure storage, modern market shades, internal access roads, ample parking and improved sanitation. A secure and well-managed market will also contribute to safer public spaces and more orderly urban commerce. The State Department for Internal Security and National Administration has a stake in ensuring that the facility becomes an environment where traders, customers and surrounding communities can conduct their activities with confidence, supporting Nairobi's wider urban development. shorturl.at/GpL9m

Joined family and friends of the late Joshua Orero at The Nairobi Hospital Auditorium as we came together to support the family and coordinate preparations for his final send-off. Joshua will be laid to rest on Friday, 20 November 2026, at his home in Magina Village, Kabuoch, Ndhiwa, Homa Bay County. We appreciate your prayers, presence and generous support as we stand with the family to give Joshua a dignified and befitting send-off.

With other national and regional leaders, we joined H.E. President @WilliamsRuto on the final day of his Usawa ni Sawa development tour of the Gusii Region. During the tour, the President launched the Keroka–Ibacho–Kiamokama Road, flagged off Last Mile Connectivity projects to expand access to electricity, commissioned the Ibeno KMTC and a seven-storey tuition block at Kisii National Polytechnic, and laid the foundation stone for the institution's student hostels. These investments will improve road connectivity, expand access to electricity, strengthen healthcare training and increase opportunities for technical education through improved learning and accommodation facilities. The tour culminated in a public engagement with residents of Kisii Town.

The Suna-Marindi Modern Market in Migori County exemplifies the success of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), with critical infrastructure already reshaping local economies and expanding opportunities for small-scale traders. The market is partially complete, with the ground floor operational and serving hundreds of entrepreneurs. The new facility provides organised trading stalls, modern ablution blocks, paved access roads and spacious parking areas, improving sanitation, safety and the movement of goods and customers. The State Department for Internal Security and National Administration will continue working with local stakeholders to strengthen security around the market, safeguarding traders, their merchandise and customers while creating a safe environment for business to thrive.

Joined H.E. President @WilliamsRuto on the third and penultimate day of his development tour of the greater Gusii region, covering Kisii and Nyamira counties. Guided by the Usawa ni Sawa commitment, the tour focused on expanding access to infrastructure and essential services while unlocking economic opportunities and improving livelihoods across the region. During the engagements, the President launched the Kenyoro SDA–Riana Market–Kerina Road, Nyagesa–Rianyamanga Road and Nyakeyo–Nyamasege Road, inspected the Itibo–Nyagesa and Itumbe–Motonto roads, and commissioned Nyankororo Primary School, Marani KMTC and the Motonto ESP Modern Market. He also launched additional Last Mile Electricity Connectivity projects.

Held a courtesy meeting with Nation Media Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Geoffrey Odundo, to explore opportunities for enhanced collaboration between the Government and the media, particularly in strengthening public communication and information sharing.

The Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) places rural communities at the centre of our national development by investing in infrastructure that unlocks untapped resources and connects local enterprise to wider markets. In Homa Bay Town Constituency, the upgrading of the Ruga–Lala (D1335) Road to bitumen standards by the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) advances this agenda by improving connectivity between the B2 Homa Bay–Mbita Road and the B144 Rodi Kopany–Sori Road. The improved road will provide an alternative route around busy town centres, reduce travel time and vehicle maintenance costs while making it easier for farmers and traders to transport produce to Homa Bay, Rodi Kopany and Mbita. It will also enhance access to the Kabunde Airstrip, promoting travel. Better access is expected to stimulate business along the corridor, expand market opportunities and enhance the value of surrounding land. The State Department for Internal Security and National Administration recognises reliable road infrastructure as essential to effective security and public service delivery. Improved access enables security officers and government administrators to reach communities more efficiently, while safer, better-connected roads support the movement of people and goods.

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Ahead of the official commissioning of the Raila Odinga International Stadium on 5 January 2027, we undertook an assessment and inspection visit to evaluate the facility's readiness for the historic occasion. The commissioning will be marked by an international fixture between Bayern Munich and Ajax. The stadium is also expected to play a central role in AFCON 2027, hosting both the opening and final matches.

Officially opened the 12th Cohort of the Kenya Coordinated Border Management Programme (KCBMP) at the Kenya School of Government (KSG), Lower Kabete. The occasion also marked the launch of the Border Management Committees (BMCs) Service Delivery Charters, which set out the standards and commitments guiding service delivery at our border points. Also in attendance were the Director-General of the Kenya School of Government (KSG), Prof. Nura Mohammed; the BCOCC Secretary and Head of the Border Management Secretariat, Mr. Kennedy Nyaiyo, MBS; principals of various government agencies; the Director of KSG's Security Management Institute; representatives of the International Organization for Migration (IOM); BCOCC contact persons; BMS staff; and representatives of the Border Management Committees (BMCs).

"Achung' e pith ka'ang'iyo nam, ka'be de'aneni mwalo yo Sindo… Sindo mwalo!" (I stand on a mound, looking towards the lake; if only I could see you down at Sindo…) That is the song we grew up with, evoking a Sindo that seemed little more than an extension of the clear waters of Lake Victoria. Not anymore. Sindo's story is changing. What was once imagined in song as a distant shoreline is becoming a place of opportunity, enterprise and renewed confidence. Government investment is giving this lakeside town a new identity through modern trading infrastructure, upgraded town roads and other Blue Economy interventions that are turning its location into an economic advantage. Commissioned by H.E. President @WilliamsRuto in September 2026, the Sindo Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) Market is a central part of this transformation. Now complete and operational, the two-storey facility provides a clean, organised and secure trading environment for more than 400 traders. Complemented by the upgrading of Sindo's town roads, these investments improve access to trading spaces, facilitate the movement of goods and create a more welcoming environment for business. Together, they strengthen the connection between the lake's resources and the commercial opportunities available to fisherfolk, traders and the wider community. Supporting this transformation, the State Department for Internal Security and National Administration works through local administrative structures to facilitate coordination, community engagement and the orderly use of public facilities. These efforts help protect public investments and create a secure environment in which traders and residents can benefit from the town's growing economic activity.

The Usawa ni Sawa philosophy is founded on the principle that every Kenyan and every region deserves equal consideration in governance and equitable access to development opportunities. This is a commitment that H.E. President William Ruto has consistently demonstrated through both words and action. Over the past four years, every region of the country has either benefited from completed National Government projects or has projects currently underway, reaffirming the Government's commitment to inclusive and balanced national development.

Our commitment to the Usawa ni Sawa philosophy extends beyond socio-economic development to include equal access to quality education. The Government continues to invest in the education sector to equip young people with the knowledge and skills they need to realise their potential, seize emerging opportunities and build the future they deserve.

Our commitment to ending the culture of tribal politics that has long divided the country is steadily taking shape. The Usawa ni Sawa philosophy recognises the equal worth of every Kenyan, regardless of ethnic background, and calls for a nation where everyone enjoys equal opportunities and a sense of belonging. We must continue to embrace our diversity, strengthen our bonds as one people and work together to build the united, prosperous nation envisioned by those who laid the foundations of our independence.

As we work closely with National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs) and other security agencies to address crime and insecurity, public participation remains equally important. Community policing provides an effective avenue for building trust, strengthening cooperation and fostering a safe environment for all. We urge members of the public to work closely with relevant security agencies, share timely information and actively participate in efforts to prevent and combat crime.

The online joke comparing parts of Suba South to war-torn Yemen, inspired by images of dusty, rugged roads, need not define the region's future. With deliberate investment in infrastructure, the same lakefront can become a gateway to scenic island tourism, thriving waterfront commerce and modern settlements. The upgrading of the 17-kilometre Tonga–Kisaku–Osiri Road to bitumen standards by the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) is a step towards that transformation, bringing Suba South closer to the connectivity and economic progress Kenya aspires to achieve. The road will connect local communities to the Sori–Magunga–Sindo highway and link into the planned Lake Victoria Ring Road network along the Sindo–Nyandiwa section. This improved connectivity will strengthen access to fish-landing beaches, trading centres and wider markets, helping fishermen and farmers move fresh produce faster, reduce transport costs and expand commercial opportunities. For an area with significant blue-economy and tourism potential, reliable roads can help turn natural resources into sustainable livelihoods. A dependable road infrastructure is also essential to public safety and effective security operations. Through its work with local administrative structures and relevant agencies, the State Department for Internal Security supports safer communities and improved access along transport corridors.

A nation cannot fully harness its leadership potential while the women who hold communities together remain on the margins of power. Usawa ni Sawa, therefore, recognises that women grassroots leaders must move beyond community mobilisation and take their rightful place in decision-making, policy formulation and shaping the country's development agenda. With Lang'ata MP Hon. Phelix Odiwuor Jalang'o, we held an engagement with women grassroot leaders drawn from across all constituencies of Nairobi County.

Kisii Town is rapidly emerging as a socio-economic hub, attracting settlers from across the region and beyond South Nyanza. This growth has increased pressure on existing housing, prompting the Government to expand access to decent, affordable homes through projects such as the Nyanchwa Affordable Housing Project (Boma Yangu Nyanchwa Estate), which will accommodate 189 families. The estate comprises two residential blocks of 13 and 12 floors, offering social, affordable and market-rate housing. Supporting amenities include retail shops, a kindergarten, a social hall, parking and essential water and electricity infrastructure. Its proximity to Kisii Town's Central Business District also offers residents convenient access to essential services and public transport. The State Department for Internal Security and National Administration has supported the project through land regularisation and community engagement, helping promote orderly urban growth and a secure living environment.

As is written in 1 Thessalonians 5:17, 'Pray without ceasing', prayer should be a continuous part of a believer's life, not something restricted to designated worship days. Received by Rev. Father Tobias Otieno, I had the opportunity to share in fellowship with the faithful during a visit to Golgotha Catholic Church in Karungu, Nyatike Constituency, Migori County.

We will continue advocating for the fishing community's rightful place within the Usawa ni Sawa movement, ensuring that a community long marginalised is fully represented in the national development agenda. Our ambition is to unlock the potential of the Blue Economy along Lake Victoria, positioning the fishing sector as a driver of inclusive growth and shared prosperity at both regional and national levels. Alongside Lang'ata MP, Hon. Felix Oduor Jalang'o, we held an engagement with the Migori County Beach Management Units (BMUs) and Business Community.