PS Omollo’s Widow Empowerment Program Means Stability for Widows in Kenya
PS Raymond Omollo hosted hundreds of widows at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology in Bondo, Siaya County as part of the highly acclaimed Widow Empowerment Program.
It was a moment of solidarity with widows, who were once isolated and overlooked – and offer support, dignity and a pathway to economic independence.
The Interior PS Dr. Raymond Omollo, is the driving force behind the Widows Empowerment Programme which has has now touched more than 22,620 widows and 377 groups across Kenya.
Families in Siaya, Homa Bay, Kisumu, Migori and beyond have been part of this journey.
Some have received new homes, transforming conditions that once offered little protection from weather or insecurity.
Others have received livelihood support, materials for small businesses, water tanks, furniture, wheelchairs, seedlings, and tools to build a future that is no longer held down by loss.
The Program isn’t limited to big events or one county.
From Homa Bay’s Tang Chon Ber widows to the Wagwe South Widows in Karachuonyo, the initiative has worked with groups at the ward and constituency levels.
In Homa Bay, widows have received skills training, financial support, and mentorship – helping them break cycles of poverty and build stability for their families.
In Kisumu East and West, nearly a hundred widow groups have benefitted through support for small businesses, water access solutions, and communal projects that strengthen local economies.
What sets this programme apart is the breadth of its support:
Housing
More than 26 widows received fully built homes, offering safe shelter and security.
Livelihood support
Groups were equipped with chairs, tents, water tanks, and seedlings – tools that can be used to generate income and improve food security.
Education and mobility
Some children from widows’ families have received scholarships, while mobility aids such as wheelchairs have been provided to those in need.
Psychosocial and legal support
Beyond material help, the programme offers counsel and guidance to help widows protect their rights and build confidence.
In a country where widows often face stigma, economic hardship, and social exclusion, the program stands out as a model of practical support – blending shelter, livelihood, education, and community engagement.
Under PS Raymond Omollo’s leadership and with local coordinators working at the grassroots, the programme continues to expand its reach.
As more groups are supported and more lives transformed, the narrative is shifting: widowhood is no longer seen as an endpoint but a new beginning full of possibility.