President William Ruto has officially commenced the process to develop Kenya’s next long-term development framework, set to replace Vision 2030. In a national address on July 30, 2026, he announced plans for an extensive public participation exercise to shape the country’s future direction.

The government will launch the National Conversation on Kenya's Future Beyond Vision 2030 on August 12, 2026. This initiative is described as the most significant public engagement since the 2010 Constitution was enacted. The President emphasized that the new development blueprint must be driven by the Kenyan people, not solely by government officials.

Inclusive Participation

  • The process will involve all state institutions, the 47 counties, and a wide range of societal representatives.
  • Participants will include political parties, private sector players, labour unions, faith groups, universities, professional bodies, innovators, civil society, creative industries, and youth.

President Ruto highlighted the constitutional mandate for public participation in governance, underscoring the need for an inclusive, transparent, and genuinely national approach to crafting the next development agenda.

Expert Contributions and Vision

The President revealed that he had invited Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang' Nyong'o and Japanese academic Prof. Hiroyuki Hino, among other experts, to begin preliminary studies on Kenya’s future beyond Vision 2030. Their submitted proposals envision Kenya transforming into a prosperous, industrialized, high-income, and globally competitive nation within one generation.

However, Ruto stressed that these expert recommendations will only serve as a foundation for a broader national dialogue. He reiterated that the final vision must emerge from a wide consensus involving all Kenyans rather than being dictated by government or a small group of specialists.

Reflection and Forward Planning

As Vision 2030 nears its conclusion, President Ruto acknowledged both its achievements and the unmet goals, such as the target to reach upper-middle-income status by 2030. He called on Kenyans to collectively reflect on the past two decades and collaboratively determine the nation’s development priorities moving forward.

“Our responsibility is not merely to replace Vision 2030 with another government plan, but to develop a new national development charter that aligns with the constitutional imperatives and reflects the aspirations of all Kenyans,” he stated.