Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged Kenyans to remain confident in the country’s long-term potential, saying Kenya can rise into the league of wealthy and developed nations if it gets the right leadership and stays focused on development.
Speaking at the launch of the Vision 2060 national conversation at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, Kindiki called on citizens to look beyond political competition and focus on building the country’s future.
Highlights
- Kindiki says Kenya has the potential to become a wealthy, developed nation.
- He attributed the country’s progress to economic stabilisation and development efforts.
- Agriculture was highlighted as a key sector for Kenya’s economic growth.
- Kindiki urged Kenyans not to politicise long-term development plans.
- His remarks came during the launch of the Vision 2060 national conversation.
Kindiki Calls for Confidence in Kenya’s Future
Kindiki said Kenyans should not lose faith in the country’s ability to achieve significant economic transformation.
He argued that Kenya has the resources and potential to compete with some of the world’s most developed economies, provided the country maintains effective leadership and focuses on long-term development.
The Deputy President also encouraged citizens to approach national development plans with optimism rather than viewing them through a purely political lens.
Agriculture at the Centre of Economic Growth
Kindiki pointed to agriculture as one of the areas where he believes the government has made progress.
He said efforts to register farmers and strengthen agricultural value chains were intended to improve production while creating better opportunities for farmers.
The Deputy President also highlighted developments in the maize flour and coffee sectors.
According to Kindiki, government interventions have helped moderate maize flour prices, while reforms in the coffee industry have been aimed at eliminating cartels and ensuring farmers benefit more from their produce.
Economic Progress Under Kenya Kwanza
Kindiki further defended the record of the Kenya Kwanza administration, saying the government had made progress in stabilising the economy since taking office.
He said the administration’s focus has included economic development and improving conditions for ordinary Kenyans.
The Deputy President maintained that the government intends to continue working on the economy rather than treating development as a short-term political project.
Why Vision 2060 Matters
Kindiki’s remarks came as Kenya began its national conversation on Vision 2060, a long-term development agenda expected to shape the country’s direction beyond the existing Vision 2030 framework.
The conversation is designed to bring together Kenyans from different backgrounds to discuss the country’s priorities and ambitions for the coming decades.
For Kindiki, the success of such a long-term plan will depend partly on Kenyans believing in the country’s potential and resisting the temptation to turn every development discussion into a political battle.
The broader conversation also comes as leaders debate how Kenya can achieve stronger economic growth, create more jobs, improve infrastructure and increase opportunities for young people.
A Message of Optimism
Kindiki’s central message was that Kenya’s future should not be defined by doubt.
He urged citizens to remain optimistic about the country’s prospects while recognising that achieving developed-nation status will require effective leadership, consistent policies and sustained investment across key sectors.
As Vision 2060 begins to take shape, the challenge will be turning ambitious goals into measurable improvements in the lives of Kenyans.
Kenya’s journey towards becoming a wealthy nation will ultimately depend not only on political promises, but on whether long-term plans are turned into real opportunities for the generations to come.
