Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has emphasized the need for an inclusive national dialogue to steer Kenya’s long-term development beyond the current Vision 2030 framework.
Speaking on August 12, 2026, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Mutua joined President William Ruto, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, and other government and sector leaders to launch the National Conversation on Kenya’s transformation agenda beyond Vision 2030.
People-Centred Approach
Mutua stressed that the dialogue must extend beyond government officials and actively involve a diverse cross-section of Kenyans, including:
- Youth
- Professionals
- Workers
- Entrepreneurs
- Religious groups
- Civil society
- Academia
- Various communities across the nation
He highlighted that the conversation is critical for laying the groundwork for the Kenya envisioned for 2060.
Building on Constitutional Aspirations
The CS pointed out that Kenya’s Constitution already outlines key national goals such as democracy, robust institutions, quality healthcare, education, housing, food security, water access, social protection, and human dignity.
“The challenge now is not to identify these aspirations but to convert them into real improvements in citizens’ lives,” Mutua stated.
Long-Term Vision Beyond Political Cycles
Mutua noted the importance of establishing a development path that transcends electoral terms and political changes, ensuring continuity in progress.
The national conversation aims to inform the next long-term development framework that will succeed Vision 2030, which has been Kenya’s guiding economic and social blueprint since 2008.
“The Kenya of 2060 will be shaped by the decisions we make today. This conversation is not just about envisioning the future but about laying its foundation,” Mutua concluded.
