Nyong’o: Long-term development goals should not be disrupted by electoral cycles
Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has called for Kenya’s long-term development goals to remain protected from electoral cycles, saying national development should not be disrupted whenever the country goes through a change in political leadership. Nyong’o made the remarks while speaking during the launch of the Beyond 2030 dialogue forum at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre […]
Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has urged Kenya’s long-term development goals to remain unaffected by electoral cycles, arguing that national progress should not be interrupted with every change in political leadership. The governor made these remarks during the launch of the Beyond 2030 dialogue forum at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), alongside President William Ruto.
The forum aims to kick off public engagement in shaping Vision 2060. Nyong’o emphasized that Kenya should draw lessons from countries that have achieved significant economic progress, such as those in Asia, where long-term goals were not compromised by electoral changes. He stressed that the dialogue should not revolve around upcoming elections, urging Kenyans to view national development with a long-term outlook.
“One of the lessons that Kenya must learn from the countries that achieved socio-economic transformation in recent history, in Asia, for example, is that long-term development goals must not be disrupted by electoral cycles and the political leadership that such elections bring up from time to time,” he stated. Nyong’o highlighted the need for Kenya to develop an inclusive framework that accurately represents citizens' aspirations, rather than rushing the process due to the 2027 general election.
He mentioned that while guidelines for creating this framework exist, a comprehensive plan has yet to be formulated. The KICC gathering was described as the first step in a broader national discussion, with Nyong’o calling for a non-rushed approach to crafting a shared vision for the nation. He urged Kenyans to engage with an open mind and a unified purpose, stressing the importance of consensus in achieving national development goals.
“Let us join this national conversation with open minds and a shared sense of purpose to imagine and craft our collective future as one Kenyan people and build consensus on how best to achieve our national goals,” Nyong’o concluded.
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