Vision 2060 steering committee meets key stakeholders

The Vision 2060 Steering Committee is actively engaging with key stakeholders as Kenya prepares to develop a new long-term development framework following the expiration of Vision 2030. These consultations aim to identify the country's challenges and priorities, while also gathering input to inform the proposed Economic Transformation Plan beyond Vision 2030.

The comprehensive framework is set to undergo public participation across all 47 counties before being transformed into legislation and presented to Parliament for consideration.

During a stakeholders meeting on August 20, 2026, Karuti Kanyinga, a member of the Vision 2060 strategic working group, emphasized the need for a long-term plan that addresses persistent challenges and sets measurable targets for national progress. Key areas of focus in the consultations include education, healthcare, devolution, governance, integrity, poverty reduction, and opportunities for young people.

Kanyinga encouraged Kenyans to reflect on the necessary changes required for sustainable development, asking questions such as how to promote integrity, necessary changes in individual behavior, the need for world-class education, measures to ensure devolution succeeds, and ways to provide affordable healthcare services across the nation.

Following the launch of the National Conversation on Vision 2060 by President William Ruto, Principal Secretary, State Department for Economic Planning, Boniface Makokha, affirmed the government's commitment to facilitating the process and urged Kenyans to clearly articulate their vision for the country they want to build. Makokha emphasized the importance of initiating this conversation to challenge past assumptions, generate proposals for the nation's future, and foster a fresh national consensus.

The proposed framework will involve experts from various sectors, including government, the private sector, academia, and professional bodies, before being subjected to a broader public debate. The initial draft is anticipated to be presented to county assemblies and grassroots forums, where Members of County Assemblies (MCAs), Members of Parliament (MPs), senators, local leaders, and citizens will submit oral and written memoranda.

These proposals will be reviewed at a subsequent National Conversation forum before being converted into a Development Bill, contingent upon obtaining broad consensus. If agreed upon, the Bill would be presented to the National Assembly and Senate for further debate and consideration.

Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o of Kisumu stressed that the objective of the Vision 2060 consultations is not merely to extend Vision 2030 but to establish a new national consensus on Kenya's future. He highlighted the significance of the conversation initiated by the President, allowing citizens to question assumptions from the past and contribute proposals that will propel the nation forward.

Nyong’o emphasized the need to establish clear benchmarks for measuring Kenya's progress in key sectors such as healthcare and infrastructure, asking how much the country has achieved in these areas and whether they meet required standards.