Nyamita Calls for County-Level Dialogue on Vision 2060, Faults Opposition for Criticism Without Alternatives
Uriri MP Mark Nyamita speaks to residents during a development engagement in Uriri Constituency, urging political leaders to embrace dialogue and contribute ideas towards Kenya’s long-term development agenda.
By Monica Nashon
Uriri Member of Parliament Mark Nyamita has called for the national dialogue on Kenya’s Vision 2060 to be cascaded to the county level to allow more Kenyans to participate and contribute to the country’s long-term development agenda.
Speaking on Tuesday while launching and inspecting various development projects in Uriri Constituency, Migori County, Nyamita said the conversation on Vision 2060 should not be a preserve of national leaders in Nairobi, but should include county leaders, professionals, youth, women and local communities.
The legislator said taking the dialogue to the grassroots will ensure that the next long-term blueprint after Vision 2030 captures the real priorities and aspirations of Kenyans across all 47 counties.
“The Vision 2060 conversation should not be limited to national leaders. It must be extended to the counties so that every Kenyan has an opportunity to contribute to the country’s long-term development agenda,” Nyamita said.
The MP’s remarks come just days after President William Ruto launched The National Conversation: Beyond Vision 2030 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, a forum aimed at defining Kenya’s development goals for the next few decades.
Vision 2030, which has guided Kenya’s development since 2008 through successive five-year Medium Term Plans, expires in 2027. The government is now seeking public views on what should come next, with Vision 2060 being fronted as the new long-term framework.
Nyamita criticised opposition leaders for opposing the Vision 2060 plan without offering alternative proposals that could help shape the country’s development agenda.
He challenged the opposition to join the dialogue and present their ideas instead of simply criticising government plans.
“If they have a different view, they should come to the table and tell Kenyans what they want instead of just opposing the plan,” Nyamita said, adding that constructive engagement is more helpful than blanket opposition.
The ODM legislator said proper planning was essential for Kenya to achieve meaningful and sustainable development, noting that long-term national goals require a clear roadmap, political goodwill and consistent implementation across successive administrations.
He urged political leaders to put aside political differences and focus on constructive engagement that can generate practical solutions for the country’s challenges such as unemployment, inequality, climate change and slow industrial growth.
Nyamita said taking the Vision 2060 discussions to the counties would allow residents to identify development priorities affecting their communities and contribute ideas that could be incorporated into the national plan.
He spoke as he toured and launched several development projects across Uriri Constituency, including classroom blocks, roads and water projects, where he reiterated the need for development plans to respond to the needs of local communities.
The MP said devolution has brought development closer to the people and any national vision must therefore be anchored on county realities to be successful.
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