Mbadi: Kenya has largely achieved Vision 2030 targets

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi defended Kenya's plan to develop a new long-term development blueprint, stating that Vision 2030 is nearing its implementation end and the nation must prepare for the next phase. He emphasized that Vision 2060 should not be seen as President William Ruto's creation or a rejection of the blueprint introduced during Mwai Kibaki's administration.

In an interview on August 11, 2026, Mbadi reported that Kenya had largely achieved Vision 2030, despite some missed targets. The country launched Vision 2030 in 2008 with the goal of transforming into a newly industrializing, middle-income economy while enhancing citizens' quality of life. Implemented through five-year Medium-Term Plans, the current Fourth Medium-Term Plan (MTP IV) runs from 2023 to 2027 and marks the final stage under Vision 2030, paving the way for discussions on Vision 2060.

Mbadi explained that the transition explains why the government is initiating dialogues on Vision 2060, urging the assessment of unmet targets from the previous development plan. He rejected opposition criticisms of the need for a new long-term plan, stating that Vision 2060 is yet to be written by Ruto. The government has invited opposition leaders and Kenyans to contribute ideas, stressing the importance of public participation in national policy processes.

The proposed Vision 2060 will extend beyond Ruto's presidency, as his constitutional term ends in 2032, necessitating future administrations to implement a significant portion of the 2060 development plan. Mbadi emphasized that Kenya's next blueprint should build on Vision 2030's foundation while addressing areas where the country fell short, supporting Ruto's ambition for Kenya to achieve first-world status within the next 20 to 25 years, akin to Singapore's development.