Conversation On Vision 2060 And Post 2030

Economic Planning Principal Secretary Dr. Bonface Makokha today 6th August, 2026, led a team of Economic experts to discuss and chart a way forward on the long-term Vision 2060 and post Vision 2030 at a Nairobi Hotel.

The aim of the meeting is to brainstorm as well as discuss at length the 2030 gaps and how to bridge them in the 2060 long term plan. The meeting also focused on laying a foundation and improving on, what was not rightfully achieved in the Vision 2030, and also table the long-term plan, point what is meant to be achieved and the implementation matrix of the plan.

This conversation kicks off today, before it is taken to the 47 counties across the country for public participation, leaving no one behind.

Consequently, the Long term vision is built on the already laid down foundation of Vision 2030, but looks much further ahead to handle issues like Climate Change, Technology, Innovation, Artificial Intelligence and Population development.

Additionally, once adopted, the Vision 2060 shall be a Kenya’s long-term national development blueprint that will guide where the country will be in the next 30 years.

The team is a multi-agency committee, bringing on board the private sector and civil society to a conversation on all government economic planning, development, budgets and policies.

Kenya Vision 2060 aims to transform the country into a globally competitive and prosperous nation with a high quality of life by 2060. Building on the foundation laid by Kenya Vision 2030, it focuses on positioning Kenya to thrive through innovation, artificial intelligence, and climate action.

Following the framework established under Kenya Vision 2030, the new vision is anchored on three pillars. The Economic Pillar drives a competitive and resilient economy through green manufacturing, artificial intelligence, the digital economy, the blue economy, and agribusiness.The Social Pillar promotes quality of life through universal health coverage, education, housing, water and sanitation, security, and social equity. The Political Pillar strengthens good governance, the rule of law, and accountable institutions.

Speaking during the meeting, the Governor of Kisumu Professor Anyang Nyong’o said that human capital is key to developing the skills needed for the future. These include artificial intelligence and robotics, which will support climate-related jobs, as well as expertise in land and environmental management, climate adaptation, water security, green energy, public sector reforms, productivity, service delivery, and data management. 

Kenya Vision 2060 seeks to strengthen regional integration by positioning the East African Community as a competitive regional economy and Kenya as a regional hub. It also aims to create a stable upper-middle-income economy with a GDP per capita of US$15,000, achieve a net-zero carbon economy, fully digitize government services through artificial intelligence, ensure food and water security despite climate change, and establish Kenya as a global hub for talent, finance, and innovation.

Present during the meeting were; Governor for Kisumu and the chair of the Committee of Economic Experts on Vision 2060 H.E Professor Anyang Nyong'o, Betty Maina former Cabinet Secretary for Industrialization, Dr. David Ndii Presidential   Technical Economic Advisor, Mugo Kubati former Director General for Vision 2030, Ag Director General for Vision 2930, James Maina.