Ruto Credits Vision 2030 for Kenya’s Infrastructure and Development Gains
Ruto said Vision 2030 had placed Kenya on a path towards becoming a middle-income economy while improving the quality of life for citizens.
President William Ruto of Kenya has praised the country's Vision 2030 development blueprint for driving progress in infrastructure, industrialisation, education, electricity connectivity, and democratic governance. In his remarks, Ruto emphasized that Vision 2030 has provided Kenya with a long-term roadmap for development, positioning the nation towards becoming a middle-income economy and improving citizens' quality of life.
He highlighted the political pillar of Vision 2030, noting the 2010 Constitution, which established a stronger framework for governance and expanded citizens' rights through a comprehensive Bill of Rights. Ruto also pointed out the country's significant progress in road infrastructure, with 20,000 km of paved roads, as well as the construction of a Standard Gauge Railway and an Expressway, transforming transport efficiency in key economic corridors.
In terms of electricity access, Ruto reported that 10 million households are now connected, with the number expected to rise to 11 million. He also cited advancements in education, emphasizing the government's reforms, including the transition to the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET), aimed at equipping learners with practical skills for the evolving job market.
Ruto's comments come amid ongoing discussions in Kenya on the country's development trajectory post-Vision 2030, as political and development leaders debate strategies for continuity while setting new targets beyond 2030.
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