President William Ruto has defended the proposed Vision 2060 national dialogue, describing it as a crucial conversation on Kenya’s long-term development rather than a political process ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Speaking during a church service at St. Stephen’s ACK Church in Uasin Gishu County, the President urged Kenyans to embrace unity and actively participate in shaping the country’s next development blueprint, which is expected to succeed Vision 2030.
He said the Vision 2060 agenda is intended to align Kenya’s long-term development aspirations with the 2010 Constitution and provide a roadmap towards achieving first-world status.
The Head of State also criticized opposition leaders opposed to the initiative, accusing them of focusing on politics instead of the country’s long-term development priorities.
Moreover, President Ruto announced plans to introduce policies aimed at supporting farmers in the North Rift, widely regarded as Kenya’s grain basket due to its high maize production. He said the measures, including lowering the cost of certified seeds and subsidized fertilizer ahead of the next planting season, are intended to help farmers recover from losses caused by the prolonged drought and failed harvests. The North Rift’s key food-producing counties, including Uasin Gishu and Trans Nzoia, have experienced widespread crop failure following an extended dry spell.
