Vision 2060: Ruto links gaps in Vision 2030 to lack of public participation
President William Ruto has attributed some of the gaps in Kenya’s Vision 2030 development blueprint to inadequate public participation during its formulation, saying the country now has an opportunity to create a long-term plan that is owned by citizens. Speaking on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, during the national conversation forum on Vision 2060, Ruto said the Constitution […]
Kenya's President William Ruto has pointed out that a lack of public involvement in the creation of Vision 2030 contributed to gaps in the country's development blueprint. Speaking at a national conversation forum on Vision 2060, Ruto highlighted that the new constitution offers a clearer framework for long-term national planning and mandates the involvement of Kenyans in processes that shape the nation's future.
He noted that the limited citizen engagement during Vision 2030's development resulted in a disconnect between the blueprint and the people it was supposed to serve, with many Kenyans struggling to understand or connect with the national development agenda. Ruto emphasized that Kenya should leverage the current constitutional framework to develop Vision 2060 through a process that puts citizens at the center, rather than relying solely on government officials and bureaucrats.
He pointed out that the country now has an opportunity to create a long-term plan that is truly owned by the people, rather than being driven by successive administrations. This approach aims to create a development framework that extends beyond electoral cycles, ensuring continuity in national planning regardless of changes in political leadership.
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