PS Omollo urges parents to shield youths from political violence, crime

Internal Security PS Raymond Omollo during a parents’ meeting at Ober Boys High School in Rachuonyo East Sub-County, Homa Bay County. (MoI)

By Mary Wambui
Friday, July 24, 2026

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“To the students, we value you and respect you. That is why we are here, because we want the best for you. Do not take this opportunity for granted. Use your time wisely so that you can contribute positively to the transformation and development of our country,” he said.

He added that the Government is committed to strengthening education through increased funding, recruitment of teachers and expansion of school infrastructure.

As such, 100,000 teachers have been recruited over the past three years, with provision made to employ another 20,000 during the current financial year, he noted.

Ober Boys currently has 32 teachers from the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), 12 of whom were recruited during the past three years under President William Ruto’s administration.

Omollo said this increased staffing demonstrated the Government’s determination to address longstanding teacher shortages and improve the quality of education.

He added that more than 23,000 classrooms and 16,000 laboratories had been constructed across the country to support the transition to the new education system.

He, however, urged parents, alumni, elected leaders and local communities to complement Government investment by supporting the development of their schools.

The PS said the Government would continue working with elected leaders, National Government Administration officials and communities to sustain learner transition, strengthen discipline and ensure that every young person has an opportunity to pursue education and contribute to national development.

Also present were Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, Homa Bay Deputy Governor Danish Otieno, Uriri Member of Parliament Mark Nyamita, Kabondo Kasipul Member of Parliament Eva Obara, among other leaders.