Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has defended the government’s proposed Vision 2060 development blueprint, questioning opposition to the long-term plan and arguing that national development should extend beyond the political interests of the current administration.
Speaking during an interview with a local television station on Thursday, August 13, 2026, Cherargei said Kenya followed a similar process when Vision 2030 was developed, including public participation in shaping the country’s long-term development priorities.
“When Vision 2030 was being prepared, there was public participation, and I don’t understand why the 2060 blueprint is being opposed by opposition politicians,” Cherargei said.
The senator urged Kenyans to consider Vision 2060 from a long-term perspective, arguing that development plans should be designed to benefit generations yet to come rather than being determined by the next election.
He said the ruling party’s approach was focused on establishing policies and institutions capable of creating a lasting impact on the country.
“But I would like Kenyans to understand that in our party, we look at the generations that will come tomorrow, not thinking about next year’s politics,” Cherargei said.
Opposition raises questions over Vision 2060
Cherargei’s remarks come amid an ongoing political debate over the government’s push to establish Vision 2060 as a successor to the Vision 2030 development framework.
Sections of the opposition have questioned the timing and process of developing the new blueprint, particularly as Kenya continues implementing Vision 2030.
Critics have also raised concerns about whether the proposed long-term development framework could be used to advance the government’s political agenda ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Supporters of Vision 2060, however, argue that Kenya requires a long-term development framework capable of guiding national planning beyond individual administrations and electoral cycles.
The government has maintained that the Vision 2060 process will involve public participation, with Kenyans expected to contribute their views on the country’s long-term economic and social priorities.
