Ruto Defends Vision 2060 as Murkomen Dismisses Gachagua’s Security Claims
President William Ruto has defended the government’s proposed Vision 2060 development blueprint, saying the long-term plan will be anchored in the Constitution to protect it from short-term political interests and ensure continuity beyond future administrations.
Speaking during a church service in Uasin Gishu County, the President said Vision 2060 is intended to provide a legally backed framework that will guide Kenya’s economic and social transformation long after the 2027 General Election.
Ruto said the proposed development charter is not about politics or individual leaders but about securing the country’s future once the current Vision 2030 programme comes to an end.
“It is not going to be a conversation about leaders. It is not going to be a conversation about political parties. It is not a conversation about 2027. It is a conversation about the future of our country.”
The President noted that with Vision 2030 nearing its conclusion, Kenya must adopt a new long-term strategy to sustain development and remain competitive globally.
“Vision 2030 is coming to an end. We must have a clear vision. Kenya is dynamic and we are progressing, chasing our colleagues that we started together 60 years ago.”
Ruto emphasized that the success of Vision 2060 will depend on broad public participation, saying every Kenyan should have an opportunity to contribute to shaping the country’s long-term development agenda.
He dismissed criticism of the proposed national dialogue, arguing that bringing citizens together to discuss Kenya’s future should not be viewed through a political lens.
“Why would anybody have a problem with us sitting together as a nation? Are you against public participation? Are you against citizens coming together and discussing the wealth, prosperity, development and future of our country? Or is it that you have no ideas?”
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, who accompanied the President at the church service, also dismissed claims by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that he possesses sensitive insider information on the country’s security situation.
Murkomen accused Gachagua of attempting to create the impression that he has access to privileged security intelligence, insisting the claims were baseless.
“Your Excellency, you had already posted on your Facebook very early in the morning that you were going to speak about the future of Kenya. Now someone wants to post around and lie to the people of Kenya, claiming he has very special information just because he wants to appear as if he is running some clandestine security sector.”
The church service also featured calls for peace, unity, and national cohesion, with leaders urging Kenyans to embrace dialogue and work together for the country’s development.
President Ruto further called on the governors of Uasin Gishu, Nandi, and Elgeyo Marakwet counties to jointly host this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations on October 20, saying the collaboration would demonstrate regional unity and shared commitment to national development.
The government’s Vision 2060 proposal has continued to generate political debate, with supporters describing it as a necessary roadmap for Kenya’s future, while critics argue that the administration should prioritize addressing immediate challenges such as the high cost of living and unemployment.
