President William Ruto has assured that the government will allocate the necessary resources to ensure Vision 2060 is shaped by the Kenyan people. The pledge was made on August 12, 2026, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi during a national dialogue attended by over 5,000 delegates from all 47 counties.

This event marked the start of consultations on Kenya’s development framework beyond the current Vision 2030, aiming to establish a sustainable roadmap through to 2060. President Ruto emphasized the importance of a citizen-driven and future-focused approach, encouraging participation from diverse sectors including students, religious groups, businesses, political organizations, and civil society.

Call for Inclusive and Long-Term Planning

Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o, who chairs the committee drafting Vision 2060, acknowledged the achievements of Vision 2030 while noting some unmet targets. He stressed the need for a new, resilient development plan that transcends political terms and electoral cycles, ensuring consistent commitment from successive governments. Nyong’o highlighted the importance of building an economy capable of withstanding global disruptions to safeguard Kenya’s progress by 2060.

Government Highlights Development Gains

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki defended the government’s record since 2022, citing significant increases in funding for education and healthcare. Education allocations rose from Ksh 500 billion to Ksh 784 billion, with university funding nearly doubling from Ksh 42 billion to Ksh 82 billion. Scholarship funds also increased substantially. The government has recruited 100,000 teachers and built 23,000 classrooms.

In healthcare, public medical insurance coverage expanded from 8 million to over 32 million Kenyans under NHIF. Kindiki cautioned against policy disruptions, underscoring the necessity of continuity to achieve long-term development goals.

Next Steps in the Vision 2060 Process

Following the KICC dialogue, the consultation process will continue across all counties to gather broader citizen input. The collected proposals will be consolidated into a comprehensive document for parliamentary review before being presented for presidential assent and eventual implementation.