The Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National
Administration, Raymond Omollo, has urged the Association of National
Government Administrators of Kenya (ANGAK) to broaden its scope and evolve into
a fully-fledged professional body.
Speaking during the association’s 9th Annual General Meeting
held in Machakos, Omollo lauded ANGAK for its achievements over the past
nine years but emphasized the need for growth and professional development.
“ANGAK’s achievements speak for themselves,” said Omollo.
“The association has provided important financial support to
members during times of emergency and even initiated joint ventures to
economically empower its members.”
The AGM brought together 339 administrators from across the
country, including retired officers, under the banner of unity, shared welfare,
and a collective voice for National Government Administrators.
Omollo, who is also the patron of ANGAK, emphasized that the
time has come for the association to transition from a welfare-based society
into a platform that supports continuous professional development.
“ANGAK should transform into a platform not just for social
support, but for learning, knowledge exchange, and professional growth in
public administration,” he said.
He proposed that ANGAK initiate a broader program of
professional activities by organizing annual conferences that bring together
governance and administration experts for in-depth discussions, establishing
regular platforms for experience sharing such as quarterly seminars, developing
an online knowledge portal, and publishing a journal that allows members to
document and share practical case studies and innovative solutions.
Additionally, Dr. Omollo recommended the creation of
mentorship and peer learning programs, where seasoned administrators can
formally guide and support younger officers in the field.
He also highlighted the potential for increased membership,
noting that ANGAK’s current 339 members represent a small fraction of the over
20,000 potential National Government Administrators countrywide.
“My vision is that in the coming years, ANGAK will stand in
the league of Kenya’s most respected professional associations,” Dr. Omollo
affirmed.
“Together, let’s build an association that is a powerhouse
of knowledge, professionalism, and influence in National Government Administration,”
he said.
