Beyond 2030: Ruto pledges resources to make Vision 2060 citizen-driven

President William Ruto, speaking at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi on August 12, 2026, pledged government resources to ensure the new Vision 2060 development plan is citizen-driven and long-term. Over 5,000 delegates from all 47 Kenyan counties attended the national dialogue marking the beginning of consultations on a framework to guide Kenya's development beyond the current Vision 2030.

Ruto emphasized the government's commitment to making all resources available for the process to be truly people-centered and future-looking. He encouraged participation from various sectors, including students, religious organizations, businesses, political groups, and civil society, urging everyone to take ownership of the proposal.

Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o, who chairs the committee drafting Vision 2060, stated that Vision 2030 had largely achieved its goals, though some targets remain challenging to meet. He stressed the need for a new development roadmap to sustain growth over the long term and protect the plan from political and electoral cycles. Nyong’o called for a resilient economy that can absorb global disruptions and ensure that external shocks do not significantly derail Kenya's development by 2060.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki defended the government's record since 2022, highlighting increased allocations to education and health. Education funding rose from Ksh500 billion to Ksh784 billion, university funding increased from Ksh42 billion to Ksh82 billion, scholarship funding climbed from Ksh17 billion to Ksh41 billion.

Kindiki also reported the recruitment of 100,000 teachers and the construction of 23,000 classrooms. In healthcare, he noted an expansion in public medical insurance coverage from 8 million NHIF participants to 32.2 million Kenyans.

Kindiki cautioned against policy disruption, emphasizing that long-term development requires continuity and that national interests should take precedence over individual or political ambitions. The Vision 2060 process will now move to all 47 counties for citizen input, after which the proposals will be consolidated into a final document for Parliament's consideration and presidential assent before implementation.