Senator Kamau Murango has raised concerns over the government's handling of the Vision 2060 development agenda, accusing it of turning public engagements into a campaign platform ahead of the 2027 General Election.
In an interview on August 13, 2026, Murango emphasized that public participation must be genuine and conducted in accordance with the Constitution before advancing major national policy initiatives. He warned that citizens should not be subjected to political mobilisation disguised as public consultations.
Concerns Over Vision 2060 as a Campaign Tool
Murango criticised the government for allegedly using the Vision 2060 framework, which aims to guide Kenya's long-term development beyond Vision 2030, as a means to drum up political support. He argued that the country is still in 2026 and urged officials to prioritise implementing existing plans rather than leveraging national conversations for political gain.
“Nawaomba waweze kufanya kazi badala ya kutumia Ruwaza ya 2060, ilhali bado tuko mwaka wa 2026,” Murango stated, calling for a focus on work over politicking.
Calls for Constitutional Public Participation
The senator stressed that public participation should extend beyond government-organised forums, offering Kenyans a meaningful chance to influence development priorities. He highlighted that the Constitution provides clear guidelines for citizen involvement in governance, which must be respected in crafting national policies.
Murango also urged the government to concentrate on fully implementing Vision 2030 before transitioning to the Vision 2060 agenda. He insisted that Vision 2060 remain a national development project, free from political exploitation, and anchored on accountability and constitutional principles.
Government’s Position on Vision 2060
President William Ruto, who launched the national conversation on Vision 2060 on August 12, 2026, acknowledged previous shortcomings in public participation during the Vision 2030 formulation. He noted that the current constitutional framework offers a better foundation for inclusive long-term planning.
“The reason why you find in some cases many people do not understand or relate to Vision 2030 is because there was no public participation to the extent that we know public participation as provided for in the constitution at the moment,” Ruto said, underscoring the importance of citizen ownership in the new development blueprint.
