Homa bay: Interior and National Administration Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has urged residents of the Nyanza region who are yet to acquire national identity cards and register as voters to do so, emphasizing that government planning and resource allocation are largely based on population numbers.

According to Kenya News Agency, Omollo emphasized the importance of proper registration in enabling the government to accurately plan development and allocate resources to different regions during a fundraiser for Ambassador Pamela Mboya Senior School in Suba North Sub County. He stressed that national identity cards and voter registration are crucial for determining population numbers that guide development initiatives.

Omollo expressed concern that many eligible residents, particularly young people, have delayed applying for identity cards and registering as voters. He warned that this could result in the region receiving less than its fair share of national resources and political representation. He urged residents to act promptly in acquiring the necessary documents and participating in the voter registration exercise.

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga supported the call, highlighting that low registration figures have historically impacted funding allocations to the county. She encouraged leaders and residents to collaborate in mobilizing communities, particularly in Suba North, to obtain identity cards and register as voters.

The event, which included the participation of Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang, local administrators, and community leaders, focused on civic education and improving access to government services in the lakeside region. Local leaders committed to conducting door-to-door awareness campaigns to encourage more eligible residents to acquire identity cards and register as voters ahead of next year's General Election.