Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has opened up on various empowerment programmes he is undertaking to give back to the community.
Speaking during an interview with digital publishers on Wednesday, December 18, the PS detailed that he had a passion for uplifting the lives of widows and needy students who are transitioning to various levels of education.
One of the highlighted initiatives was the empowerment of students who school at his alma mater.
Omollo detailed that he, alongside his former colleagues had raised funds to elevate their former primary school. He added that he occasionally engages with the students at the school to motivate them.
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"I also engage a lot of youths whenever I have an opportunity to. Growing up as a young boy I realised that we do not get access to our mentors," Omollo detailed.
"As part of my work, when I go across the country, I do go to schools especially the high schools to speak to them. I love discipline and I do talk to them about that."
On the other hand, he revealed that he was mobilising resources with his friends to support needy students who are joining high school.
Further, recognising the lucrative opportunities abroad, he divulged an ongoing programme in Homa Bay county which is equipping 1,000 students with German skills for future job opportunities.
"There is a German programme running where we have 1,000 students at Tom Mboya University and they have done the first part. The results are very encouraging. This is a six-month programme that will see them get opportunities overseas," he stated.
Meanwhile, Omollo noted that he was also working on an empowerment programme targeting 120 women groups.
Additionally, the PS also helps empower widows through financial aid for their businesses.
"Through partnerships spanning legal assistance, healthcare, and mentorship, we weave a safety net of community support. The narrative of these extraordinary women refuses to be defined by loss. Instead, it sings of possibility, of strength reborn," read part of the project details on his website.
Over 10,000 women have been helped in the programme to the tune of Ksh200 million.
