Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo speaking during the official opening of Mutarakwa and Kapletundo Divisions in Bomet County on June 30, 2025 /MINA

Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has urged Kenyan youth to pursue peaceful and constructive methods when demanding accountability from the government.

Speaking during the official opening of Mutarakwa and Kapletundo Divisions in Bomet County, Omollo appealed to parents, religious leaders, and community elders to play a more active role in mentoring the younger generation, especially amid growing political tension and youth-led protests.

“Please let’s counsel our children when they go astray,” Omollo said.

“Kenya is a country of laws, and those who feel aggrieved have a right to vent within the bounds of our laws.”

The PS emphasised that institutions and systems are the foundation of mature democracies, and fostering respect for them is essential for national stability.

He warned that recent violent protests, marked by confrontations with police, looting, and destruction of public property, risk pushing the country toward chaos.

“Kenya is not yet immune from anarchy,” Omollo said, referencing incidents where police stations and security vehicles were torched.

“Those found culpable will bear individual responsibility. We will arraign a couple of individuals in court this week.”

Omollo also condemned what he described as the hijacking of Gen Z’s legitimate calls for transparency by criminal elements.

He warned young people not to be manipulated by self-serving politicians and other figures who exploit their frustrations for personal or political gain.

“Do not allow selfish individuals to use you as pawns. They will not be there when the law catches up with you,” he cautioned.

The PS acknowledged the growing public demand, especially from the youth, for a more inclusive and responsive system of governance.

However, he underscored the need for such demands to be pursued within legal frameworks, bolstered by civic education and democratic engagement.

“Democracy cannot be reduced to periodic elections alone,” Omollo remarked. “It demands continuous nurturing through strong institutions, civic education, and genuine political accountability. We cannot achieve this through violent activism.”