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Senator Kamau Murango has criticized the government for utilizing public discussions surrounding the Vision 2060 development agenda as a campaign strategy leading up to the 2027 General Election, emphasizing that such engagements must adhere to constitutional guidelines. During an interview with a local TV station on August 13, 2026, Murango stressed the importance of meaningful and properly executed public participation as mandated by the Constitution before the government proceeds with major national policy initiatives.

He cautioned that Kenyans should not be subjected to political mobilization masquerading as public consultations. Murango accused the government of transforming the Vision 2060 discourse into an opportunity for political campaigning, even though the country is still in 2026 with the 2027 elections imminent. He questioned the approach the government has taken towards the long-term development agenda, urging officials to concentrate on implementing existing plans rather than leveraging national conversations to further political interests.

Murango's remarks follow the government's ongoing national dialogue on Vision 2060, a long-term development framework aimed at guiding Kenya's economic and social progress beyond Vision 2030. The senator argued that the process risks losing its national character if government engagements are used to mobilize political support ahead of the 2027 general election.

Murango stressed that genuine public participation should extend beyond government-led meetings and offer citizens a real chance to contribute to the country's development priorities. He maintained that the Constitution outlines a framework for citizen involvement in governance and urged the government to respect those provisions when developing significant national policies.

Murango also advocated for a greater emphasis on implementing Vision 2030 before Kenya fully transitions into another long-term development framework. The senator's stance is that Vision 2060 should remain a national development project rather than becoming a tool for political campaigning, anchored on constitutional requirements, accountability, and true public participation.