President William Ruto has announced the commencement of a nationwide public consultation set for August 12, 2026, aimed at crafting a new development agenda for Kenya beyond the current Vision 2030 framework.

During his State of the Nation Address, Ruto described the initiative as the most significant national reflection and participatory exercise since the 2010 Constitution was enacted. He emphasized that the process will engage all facets of Kenyan society, including national institutions, counties, political parties, the private sector, civil society, faith groups, universities, and youth.

"On Wednesday, the 12th of August, 2026, we shall formally launch a national conversation on Kenya’s future beyond Vision 2030," said the President. "We shall bring together every institution of our republic, every county, and every generation."

Experts such as Professor Hiroyuki Hino and Professor Anyang Nyong’o have been invited to contribute research and proposals, highlighting Kenya’s potential to become a prosperous, industrialized, and globally competitive nation within a generation if unity and commitment to transformation are maintained.

Key Pillars of the New Development Vision

  • Agriculture: Focus on boosting productivity through investments in irrigation, research, climate-smart farming, rural infrastructure, and secure land tenure. The government plans to prioritize high-value sectors like horticulture, food processing, coffee, tea, dairy, livestock, fisheries, and oil crops.
  • Industrialization: Efforts will target reducing production costs and positioning Kenya as a manufacturing and assembly hub, with emphasis on agro-processing, textiles, leather, furniture, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and digital technology aligned with the African Continental Free Trade Area.
  • Technology and Innovation: Expansion of technology use across sectors, strengthening digital innovation, research, and developing science and engineering skills.

The blueprint stresses the need for ethical governance, efficient public service, strong institutions, consistent policies, and enhanced cooperation between government and private sector to realize these goals.

Supporting Foundations and Implementation

Infrastructure development will cover critical areas such as roads, railways, ports, energy, water, sanitation, and digital connectivity. The plan also includes social development priorities like education, technical training, healthcare, housing, and poverty reduction.

To ensure effective coordination and continuity, the government proposes establishing a National Economic and Social Council and a Vision Delivery Secretariat to oversee implementation, planning, monitoring, and stakeholder engagement.

The transition from Vision 2030 to the new national development vision will be guided by a national development law, sector-specific strategies, flagship projects, and a five-year medium-term plan. Public participation remains central, with all Kenyans encouraged to contribute to shaping the country’s future.

President Ruto concluded, "In 2010, we gave ourselves a constitution worthy of our dreams. The task of our generation is to build a nation worthy of that constitution." The new vision is expected to be launched by the end of 2026.