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… nance Bill, saying some protesters were killed while others remain missing. “They want us to forget 2024, we have refused to forget, beyond those who were killed there are some who are missing and nobody wants to give an answer about it,” he said.He argued that Ruto's Vision 2060 …
'Walk the talk or resign,' lawyer tells RutoThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeAs Kenya begins looking beyond Vision 2030, economist Odhiambo Ramogi has called for the proposed Vision 2060 talks to be delayed until after the 2027 General Election. …
Vision 2060 framework: Expert wants talks delayedCitizen Digital
… Prior to the official unveiling of President Ruto’s long-term Vision 2060 development blueprint, Gachagua preempted the announcement by launching a preemptive critique against the initiative - hours before Ruto went on air. …
From DCI to NIS: Gachagua’s high-level intel on President Ruto Gov't raises eyebrowsCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 12 — The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has called for the manufacturing sector to be placed at the centre of Kenya’s proposed Vision 2060, saying industrialisation will be critical to creating jobs, increasing government revenue and driving long-ter …
KAM: Manufacturing Must Be at the Centre of Kenya’s new Vision Beyond 2030Citizen Digital
'We must think beyond elections,' Ruto defends early launch of vision 2060 plan By Moses Kinyanjui August 12, 2026 12:57 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter President William Ruto addresses delegates during the …
'We must think beyond elections,' Ruto defends early launch of vision 2060 planCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 12 – President William Ruto has said the proposed Vision 2060 will be shaped and decided by Kenyans, insisting that the country’s long-term development blueprint must be a people-driven process rather than a government initiative. …
Ruto: Vision 2060 Will Not Be a Government Project, Kenyans Will DecideThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeNaivasha MP Jayne Kihara has dismissed President William Ruto's Vision 2060, claiming that it was a decoy to hide his administration's failures. …
MP Kihara dismisses Ruto's Vision 2060 as a decoy to hide government failuresCapital News
… Mr Wetang’ula also backed President Ruto’s Vision 2060 agenda, saying a meeting would be held this week with the team spearheading the initiative, led by Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o, to unveil its roadmap. …
Wetang’ula tells Sifuna: Presidency requires experience, track recordCitizen Digital
Sifuna dismisses Ruto's Vision 2060 plan, says its in wrong hands By Roy Ouma August 09, 2026 02:49 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna speaks during the burial of Eric Juma Wamboka …
Sifuna dismisses Ruto's Vision 2060 plan, says its in wrong handsCitizen Digital
… As the leaders troop to Naivasha, some the issues that are up for discussion include the implementation of the NADCO report, the status of compensation of protests victims that has since degenerated into a protracted legal battle as well as the recently unveiled Vision 2060. …
Broad-based leaders set for 3-day Naivasha retreat as coalition talks gather paceCabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua told over 700 health graduates at Nairobi Women Hospital College that Kenya must prepare beyond Vision 2030 towards 2060, emphasizing that healthcare and a skilled health workforce are key pillars for achieving the nation's long-term development ambitions.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua told over 700 health graduates at Nairobi Women Hospital College that Kenya must prepare beyond Vision 2030 towards 2060, emphasizing that healthcare and a skilled health workforce are key pillars for achieving the nation's long-term development ambitions.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that President Ruto's Vision 2060 ambition for Kenya to become like Singapore is admirable, but warns the nation risks pursuing prosperity without building the institutional and human capital foundations that actually enable development—comparing Kenya's gap between aspirations and groundwork to announcing a barefoot journey to distant destinations.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
An analysis describes President William Ruto as a complex, ambitious, and politically calculating figure who has pushed Vision 2060 in response to political difficulties. The piece compares his approach to that of Donald Trump, suggesting both leaders have contempt for history yet expect favorable historical treatment.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto launched Vision 2060, a 34-year development roadmap to succeed Vision 2030, but the government has not clearly established the institution or secretariat that will coordinate and drive the national conversation across the country.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
The author argues that Kenya's "Beyond Vision 2030" process launched by President Ruto risks being undermined by partisan politics and public distrust of past "national interest" conversations that masked electoral management, and identifies three primary obstacles to broad political support.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
A press briefing in Nairobi on the role of journalists in advancing public health preceded the August 18 Kenya Health Summit 2026, where the government intends to build consensus on a roadmap for the health sector as Vision 2060 begins.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
Constitutional experts and political analysts have questioned President William Ruto's plan to anchor his Beyond Vision 2030 development blueprint in law and the constitution, characterising it as a plot to introduce a referendum to advance his political goals. Ruto argues the move is necessary to ensure future governments remain committed to Kenya's post-2030 long-term development agenda and to operationalise the constitution's development provisions.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
Water and sanitation providers have asked President Ruto to allocate Sh3 trillion to the water sector under Vision 2060, citing the need to expand water supply systems, improve sanitation infrastructure, and extend services to underserved areas. The sector leader also called for water and sanitation infrastructure to be integrated into major road construction projects to reduce costs.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
Allies of President William Ruto from Ukambani are urging the opposition to focus on Kenya's long-term development beyond the next General Election, with UDA National Organising Secretary Vincent Musyoka Kawaya arguing that development should transcend five-year electoral cycles and presidential term limits.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
As Kenya develops Vision 2060 to succeed Vision 2030, economists commissioned by President Ruto have raised the issue of corruption and wastage—a problem policymakers have avoided confronting—though public criticism suggests the initiative may be premature or a distraction from current economic hardship.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has praised the Kenya Defence Forces for supporting national development projects across the country beyond Vision 2030, saying the military's technical expertise and organisational capacity enable it to participate in infrastructure development and other national priorities alongside traditional security responsibilities.
13 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kisumu County Bunge La Wananchi has accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of politicising the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and using it for political gain. Bunge chairman Salim Onyango urged politicians to respect Raila's legacy and avoid drawing the Luo community into discussions surrounding his death ahead of the 2027 General Election.
13 August 2026 · Capital News →
Lawyer and political analyst Fanya Mambo Kinuthia has told President William Ruto to resign if he considers the Constitution an obstacle to governing Kenya, accusing him of failing to deliver on promises and citing the government's handling of 2024 Gen Z protests and questions over missing protesters.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →
Economist Odhiambo Ramogi has called for the proposed Vision 2060 talks to be delayed until after the 2027 General Election, arguing that holding the conversation now risks making it a political tool and preventing genuine bipartisan consensus on Kenya's long-term development agenda.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua is asserting that leaks within state security and State House give him unprecedented insight into President Ruto's government, repeatedly anticipating executive moves and releasing sensitive operational details at rallies and press conferences.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers has urged that manufacturing be placed at the centre of Kenya's proposed Vision 2060, with the private sector having a meaningful role in shaping the long-term development blueprint. KAM says industrialisation will be critical to job creation, government revenue and economic growth, and proposes raising manufacturing's contribution to GDP from about seven per cent to approximately 20 per cent, comparable to Singapore and Vietnam.
12 August 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto defended his Vision 2060 plan as a blueprint to secure Kenya's future, arguing that the country must prioritize the next generation over electoral cycles. Speaking at the Beyond 2030 Summit, he dismissed criticism that the plan should wait until after the next election, contending that leaders have focused too much on elections rather than long-term challenges.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has said the proposed Vision 2060 will be shaped by Kenyans from different sectors and backgrounds, with the Government providing only the platform and facilitating consultations. Ruto stressed that no single person or institution has a monopoly on ideas about Kenya's future, and the process should be anchored in the 2010 Constitution's provisions for public participation.
12 August 2026 · Capital News →
Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara has dismissed President Ruto's Vision 2060 as a decoy to hide the administration's failures, corruption, and extrajudicial killings, and to divert attention from the UDA's defeat in the Ol-Kalou by-election. Kihara claimed the blueprint was an effort to mask economic and governance shortcomings that have driven UDA members to other parties.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has cautioned young politicians against seeking the presidency without extensive political experience and a proven track record of public service, remarks apparently directed at Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna who is positioning himself for the 2027 presidential race. Wetang'ula cited Kenya's former presidents—Jomo Kenyatta, Daniel arap Moi, Mwai Kibaki, Uhuru Kenyatta, and William Ruto—as examples of leaders who held various political positions before ascending to State House.
10 August 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna dismissed President William Ruto's Vision 2060 plan at a Linda Mwananchi rally in Kakamega County, arguing that the President's time is up and the plan should have been delayed for younger leaders whom he expects will hold the presidency after the upcoming General Election.
9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who failed in five attempts to reach the presidency, envisioned leading Kenyans out of poverty to prosperity. His ambition now appears reflected in President Ruto's Vision 2060 development agenda.
9 August 2026 · The Standard →
Broad-based leaders are set for a three-day retreat in Naivasha starting Sunday to prepare ahead of the August 2027 General Election, with plans to establish a coalition talks team and address the running mate position. The meeting also involves President William Ruto and ODM leader Oburu Oginga meeting with governors, deputy governors, MPs and speakers ahead of the 2027 presidential contest.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece questions whether President William Ruto can lead Kenya's proposed Vision 2060 development framework, noting the announcement has failed to generate significant backing from civic, business, religious, political, or diplomatic leaders one week after his 30 July address.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
An editorial argues that the review of Kenya's post-Vision 2030 development blueprint should be a consultative, inclusive national process involving experts and Kenyans from all regions, rather than a vehicle for partisan advantage amid the current political tensions facing the government.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Makueni Governor Kibwana said Kenya risks repeating the 2007 post-election crisis if leaders continue prioritizing power struggles over citizen needs and service delivery. He argued that political culture has become overly focused on campaigns and gaining or retaining power rather than development, and called for the country to move away from divisive politics and focus on building institutions.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto, speaking to village elders at State House on August 4, 2026, assured that his administration will ensure the 2027 General Election will not be marred by irregularities and violence, and that his government will uphold the rule of law and clamp down on those endorsing violence.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto stated that Kenya has made steady economic and social progress and has the capacity to become an upper-middle-income country within the next decade through deliberate development strategies, citing reforms in housing, education, and health sectors as key to improving livelihoods and stabilising the economy.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has called Vision 2060 "the most consequential national conversation since the adoption of our Constitution in 2010," but the article raises questions about whether the plan can succeed given Kenya's track record of failed infrastructure projects, including the Rironi-Mau Summit highway.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has invited Kenyans to a national conversation he described as "the most consequential national conversation since the adoption of our Constitution in 2010." The article examines whether Ruto can build Kenya's future given a trail of incomplete and failed infrastructure projects.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →