Vision 2060: Ruto says Kenyans must shape new development agenda

President William Ruto has emphasized the importance of Kenyan citizens actively shaping the new development agenda under the proposed Kenya Vision 2060. Speaking at a national conversation forum on August 12, 2026, Ruto stated that the country now possesses a constitutional framework that mandates public participation in determining the nation's long-term development plan.

He noted that Vision 2030, which was developed in an era prior to the 2010 Constitution, lacked the same level of citizen engagement. Ruto stressed that the new Constitution necessitates that citizens be involved in decisions impacting the country, making public participation a mandatory aspect of the Vision 2060 process. He reiterated that the Constitution provides a clearer framework for long-term national planning, emphasizing that public consultation is not optional.

The conversation around Vision 2060 aims to build upon lessons learned from the previous development blueprint, focusing on economic transformation, social development, governance, infrastructure, and Kenya's role in a rapidly evolving global economy. Ruto highlighted that one of the shortcomings of the prior process was the limited public involvement, which resulted in many Kenyans not feeling connected to Vision 2030.

He expressed optimism that the current process would rectify this by empowering citizens to play a central role in crafting the country's next long-term plan, moving away from a top-down approach dominated by government and technical officials.