The Kenya Vision 2030 is the country’s long-term development blueprint that was launched in 2008 and is anchored on three pillars, economic, social and political developments.
The policy seeks to make Kenya a globally competitive country by registering an annual growth rate of more than 10 per cent and sustaining it to 2030.
Since the long-term economic development strategy was initiated, there have been several issues, materially affecting the realization of the policy.
Climatic shocks in the country, including floods, have been experienced.
Extended drought periods have further posed challenges to the provision of basic services.
Kenya, like many other countries, is in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic. This has affected the global economy and financial markets.
Reduction in incomes, increased unemployment and disruption in the transportation services and manufacturing industries are among the harsh challenges the country is experiencing.
The disruption of economic activities and the negative impact in service industries may cause a lasting structural impact on the global economy or long-term financial and economic effects.
This is a great threat to the come true of the initiative.
All these obstacles should challenge everyone and be an eye-opener towards speeding up the realization of these objectives.
For the country to achieve the set milestone, politicians need to be on the watch out to curb corruption and poor politics.
An equal share of tax and revenue should be collected by the national government to reduce poverty and improve health care, education and human security
As we approach the 2022 national elections, politicians should be guided by the Vision 2030 pillars.
It’s high time to avoid ethnic politics and focus on the development agendas.
The electorate should also take part in nation-building.
They need to be more proactive in decision-making and should not be driven by populist theories.
They are responsible for holding their leaders accountable to achieve Vision 2030. The electoral body should also help to prevent the occurrence of any violence during and after elections.
Violence will only cause a slow economy.
An equal share of tax and revenue should be collected by the national government to reduce poverty and improve health care, education and human security.
Economic experts in partnership with the government should urgently review the strategy paper and ensure we get to the initiative.
We are nine years to 2030 and if we don’t think about development, it will remain a dream.
Student, Maasai Mara University
Edited by Kiilu Damaris
