By Kepher Otieno - Reporter
Kenya, 5 December 2025 - The latest government inspection drive, led by Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo, signals a renewed urgency within the state to fast-track major projects and deliver development commitments within record timelines.
The high-level tour, which brought together more than ten Principal Secretaries from across key sectors, was designed not merely as a ceremonial oversight exercise, but as a coordinated effort to evaluate progress, address bottlenecks, and reinforce accountability across government.
The delegation began its tour in Kisumu, where Dr Omollo emphasised that the inspection was part of a broader strategy to accelerate service delivery and ensure that national projects meet the standards and schedules promised to the public.
The choice of projects reflected a deliberate focus on infrastructure that directly supports economic growth, regional integration, and public welfare.
One of the highlights of the tour was the new control tower at Kisumu International Airport, now fully complete and awaiting commissioning.
The upgrade is expected to enhance aviation safety and efficiency, positioning the facility as a stronger regional hub.
For Dr Omollo, the tower symbolises how collaboration between departments can deliver results when timelines are strictly enforced and oversight is continuous.
The Kisumu International Convention Centre was also under scrutiny.
Initially launched ahead of a major continental summit, the project had stalled for years before its recent revival.
Dr Omollo used the visit to underscore the government’s determination to bring such long-delayed projects back on track, insisting that public commitments must be honoured and completed structures must serve their intended purpose.
His message was clear: delays are no longer acceptable, and every stalled project will be subjected to renewed scrutiny.
The inspection of the Lumumba Affordable Housing Project further highlighted this stance. With affordable housing at the heart of Kenya’s social development agenda, Omollo pushed for clarity on construction timelines and delivery plans.
His intervention sought to ensure that housing projects move from blueprints to habitable units within predictable timeframes, avoiding the chronic delays that have historically derailed similar initiatives.
The tour also paid close attention to maritime operations along Lake Victoria, including critical search-and-rescue and training facilities.
Strengthening Kenya’s maritime infrastructure is central to the broader blue economy strategy, and Omollo’s presence signalled the government’s recognition that regional trade and safety require modern, well-managed systems.
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His insistence on rapid implementation demonstrated the administration’s belief that infrastructure must keep pace with economic ambition.
Across all sites visited, the unifying theme of Omollo’s approach was the insistence on efficiency, coordination, and immediate problem-solving.
Rather than relying on reports and projections, he championed hands-on verification and real-time assessment, bringing together multiple ministries to confront shared challenges collaboratively.
This multi-sectoral involvement marked a shift from siloed project management to a more integrated model where delays are jointly addressed and milestones jointly defended.
Omollo’s leadership style throughout the inspection reflected a growing recognition within government that development is judged not by announcements but by completed work.
His push for accelerated timelines mirrors a wider administrative reform agenda aimed at streamlining procurement, resolving contractual impediments, and improving inter-agency communication.
By insisting on visible progress and setting clear expectations for project managers, he positioned infrastructure delivery as a core performance indicator for government departments.
The inspection tour also served a strategic political function.
By visibly auditing high-impact projects, the government aimed to reassure the public that development promises are being honoured and that oversight mechanisms are functioning.
For Omollo, the trip demonstrated an effort to rebuild trust by turning policy commitments into physical progress.
Yet implicit in the tour were the challenges the state still faces—coordination lapses, bureaucratic delays, funding inconsistencies, and prolonged contractor disputes. Omollo’s message was that these obstacles must be resolved with urgency, and that the only acceptable measure of progress is timely, high-quality completion.
In sum, the inspection drive reflected a deliberate pivot toward results-driven governance.
Through his hands-on leadership, Dr Omollo signalled that Kenya intends to deliver its infrastructure projects in record time, restore momentum where delays have taken hold, and strengthen public confidence in government capability.
If sustained, this assertive oversight approach could mark a turning point in the country’s development trajectory, ensuring that national projects move decisively from planning tables to completion.
