Mbadi defends Vision 2060, says Kenya needs new development blueprint

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi defended the proposed Vision 2060 for Kenya, emphasizing the country's need for a new long-term development framework as Vision 2030 nears its conclusion. He clarified that Vision 2060 should not be seen as President William Ruto's personal idea, but rather a national endeavor to be shaped through public participation in line with the 2010 Constitution.

Mbadi explained that Vision 2030, initiated in 2008, has laid the groundwork for Kenya's development up to 2030, though not all goals were met. The current fourth Medium-Term Plan under Vision 2030 warrants preparations for the framework governing Kenya's future beyond 2030.

Mbadi stressed that the upcoming Vision 2060 should be a collaborative process, incorporating the input of Kenyans, including opposition figures, to address the nation's aspirations. He dismissed the notion that the vision was solely President Ruto's, noting that his term will end in 2032, and therefore the vision encompasses a broader timeframe.

The Ministry of Economic Planning, led by Professor Nyong’o and international consultant Professor Hiroyuki Hino, has been tasked with organizing the consultations, which Mbadi expects to commence shortly. He urged Kenyans to engage in dialogue and contribute ideas to shape the country's long-term development strategy, emphasizing the vision's necessity for successive administrations.