Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has rallied members of the Luo community to stand firmly behind President William Ruto as the nation edges closer to the 2027 General Election.
Addressing a consultative forum in Homa Bay County, Omollo cautioned residents against being influenced by leaders he accused of abandoning the president for personal political gain rather than the collective interests of the community.
The meeting, convened by North Kanyamkago MCA George Omamba, brought together grassroots leaders, administrators, and stakeholders from Migori County to review progress on government programmes currently underway in the region.
In a hard-hitting address, Omollo warned politicians shifting their allegiance away from President Ruto, insisting that the Luo community would not be dragged into schemes lacking development focus or clear direction.
He accused some leaders of resorting to political theatrics to mask their failure in representation, misleading residents with anti-government rhetoric while neglecting their duties.
“We have leaders who spend the day criticizing the president loudly, yet at night they are the same ones looking for ways to seek his support for projects,” Omollo said. “You cannot mislead the people and still expect to benefit from the very administration you openly undermine.”
The PS challenged those distancing themselves from the Kenya Kwanza administration to present a credible alternative if they believed they could outmatch President Ruto in 2027, noting that the president’s development record was evident across the country.
Omollo urged the community to align with a government he said is committed to delivering tangible results, arguing that empty political posturing would not uplift livelihoods.
“Instead of criticizing for the sake of politics, let leaders show what they have done for the people,” he said. “If they believe they have a better option than the president, let them bring that candidate forward and face him in the proper arena.”
The meeting assessed ongoing projects under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), including infrastructure upgrades, agricultural programmes, social protection efforts and, youth empowerment initiatives. Stakeholders acknowledged progress while highlighting areas that required expedited implementation.
Local leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening communication between communities and government agencies to enhance service delivery and curb misinformation.
Omollo closed by calling for unity, accountability and constructive engagement with the national government, stressing that political wrangles would not improve livelihoods as the 2027 elections approach.
