Ruto: Vision 2060 Will Not Be a Government Project, Kenyans Will Decide
Ruto said Kenya had an opportunity to develop a new national vision that reflects the aspirations of citizens and responds to changes that have taken place since Vision 2030 was formulated.
Nairobi, Kenya - President William Ruto has affirmed that Kenya's long-term development plan, known as Vision 2060, will be a people-driven process rather than a government-led endeavor. Ruto emphasized that the blueprint should reflect the aspirations of citizens and respond to the changes that have occurred since the inception of Vision 2030. He announced that the consultations would engage Kenyans from diverse sectors, such as farming, education, business, academia, religion, civil society, and the private sector.
Ruto clarified that the government's role would be limited to providing a platform and facilitating the consultations, stressing that the initiative is fundamentally a "people's project." The President emphasized that no single entity holds a monopoly on ideas about Kenya's future, urging citizens to actively participate in shaping the nation's trajectory beyond 2030. He highlighted the importance of anchoring the new vision in the 2010 Constitution, which guarantees public participation in national affairs.
Comparing the proposed approach to the creation of Vision 2030, Ruto argued that the earlier plan was developed prior to the current constitutional order and lacked the level of public involvement required by law. He stressed that involving citizens directly would enhance ownership of the next national development plan and ensure it aligns with the priorities of ordinary Kenyans.
The consultations would also address critical challenges facing Kenya, including inequality, unemployment, access to healthcare and education, food security, housing, and economic opportunities. Ruto encouraged citizens to consider major global changes, such as the impact of artificial intelligence and climate change, while positioning Kenya to benefit from Africa's growing economic significance.
He urged Kenyans to adopt a long-term perspective and cautioned against allowing electoral politics to dictate national development priorities, emphasizing that the country's future should not be dictated by individual administrations or election cycles. Ruto affirmed his willingness to contribute to the process as a Kenyan but stressed that the final vision should emerge from the collective aspirations of citizens.
He underscored that the ultimate goal is to develop a national plan that benefits future generations and aligns with the rights and aspirations guaranteed under the Constitution. Ruto called on Kenyans not to relinquish their responsibility in shaping the country's future beyond the immediate concerns of the 2027 election.
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