Gachagua: Opposition does not need Uhuru's money to send Ruto home

Bomet Senator Hillary Sigei has expressed support for President William Ruto's proposed Vision 2060 agenda, emphasizing the need for Kenya to establish a long-term development framework capable of withstanding changes in political leadership. In a recent TV interview, Sigei argued that significant national programs should not be solely dependent on the political party or administration in power, stressing the necessity of legislation to safeguard and maintain vital reforms.

He contended that the government must convert many of the Vision 2060 ambitions into law to ensure their longevity beyond the current administration. "How do we proceed, ensuring that our plans are not entirely reliant on the political party that holds power?" Sigei questioned. He provided the health sector as an example, highlighting the transition from the National Hospital Insurance Fund to the Social Health Insurance Fund, where legislative changes were essential for the new system's implementation.

Sigei also pointed to the Affordable Housing Programme, asserting that legislation was required to create a legal framework for its execution. He further defended the public participation aspect of Vision 2060, stating that Kenyans should have an active role in shaping the plan. "The president indicated that while the public has a right to participate, we must establish a method to ensure Kenyans are genuinely involved," Sigei noted.

The senator also advocated for regular progress reporting and informed citizens about the achievements made. According to Sigei, Vision 2060 aims to ensure continuity rather than merely replacing existing government programs with a new political slogan. He emphasized that the president did not suggest that the youth would be employed solely under Vision 2030.

Sigei concluded by urging Kenya to learn from past development frameworks like Vision 2030, Agenda 4, and the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda, advocating for proper planning to avoid continuously abandoning one plan for another.