As Kenya begins planning for Vision 2060, Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o says the country must first learn from the successes and shortcomings of Vision 2030.

Nyong’o, who was involved in developing Vision 2030, said the current blueprint has helped Kenya make progress in areas such as infrastructure, industrialisation and political stability.

“Vision 2030 has guided us to some measure of industrialization, political stability, modern infrastructure,”   

he said.

However, he acknowledged that Kenya still has significant work ahead if it hopes to build a stronger economy whose benefits reach more citizens.

“There is more to be done to transition to a high-income, resilient economy whose wealth is broadly shared among citizens.”

What Kenya Can Learn

According to Nyong’o, reviews of Vision 2030 have identified challenges that limited the country’s ability to fully achieve its ambitions.

These include inadequate financial resources and weaknesses in coordinating and supervising the implementation of development programmes.

“We have learnt valuable lessons in the implementation of Vision 2030 that we need to apply in developing and implementing Vision 2060,” 

Nyong’o said.

Vision 2060 is expected to build on these lessons as Kenya develops its next long term national development plan.

The nationwide consultation process will also give Kenyans an opportunity to contribute ideas on the country’s future priorities.

The challenge now is not simply creating another ambitious vision, but ensuring Kenya has the resources, coordination and commitment needed to turn that vision into results people can see in their everyday lives.