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VISION 2030 VISION 2030

The second Medium Term Plan (MTP II)
was from 2013 to 2017 and achieved
the following key milestones:
Implementation of the Constitution
through key offices like the
Commission; Implementation of the An alignment of the Vision
Constitution (CIC) and Transition 2030 delivery structures and
Authority; Operationalization of the mechanisms with the
devolved governance structure constitutional realities has not been
between national and county done. This has limited the ability of
governments and the transfer of key the secretariat to effectively
devolved functions and Laying firm discharge its mandate in a devolved
foundation for the construction of key
infrastructure namely: roads, railway, system of government - Mr. Mwige
including the Standard Gauge Railway
(SGR), airports, including the
, ,
modernization of JKIA and
construction of airstrips, ICT, and
innovations for sustained achievement
of the Kenya Vision 2030 and the last
mile connectivity to power. ASR: Can you name one biggest allocations. For example, the allocation the term of service for the previous
The third Medium Term Plan (MTP III), achievement courtesy of Vision for the FY 2022/2023 was Kshs.219, representatives expired.
running from 2018 – 2022 built on the 2030? 210 million which is a recurrent budget
gains of MTP II; was guided by the Mr. Mwige: Some of the key vote and primarily supports personal ASR: How do you plan to
theme of “transforming lives: advancing achievements under the Enablers emoluments and fixed costs. With the overcome these challenges going
Socio-economic development through The Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Board is looking to engage more with include the expansion of roads around recent budgetary cuts, the Secretariat's forward?
the “Big Four” agenda of promoting traditional media to document, boost visibility of Flagship Programmes the country; the Lamu Port South budget has been reduced to Mr. Mwige: On the challenge of the
affordable housing; healthcare; and Projects, and sustain a long-term discourse on the national Sudan Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) Kshs.209,272,251 million. This amount weak VDS Legislative framework, the
manufacturing and food security; development agenda. Corridor and the Construction of is only sufficient to pay salaries and Secretariat is working with the
introduction of the Social Security Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) fixed operational costs, with less than stakeholders to develop a robust
support program for the elderly and components and Meter Gauge Railway Ksh. 15 million (7 percent) for Board legislative framework for the Vision
vulnerable groups Universal Health (MGR) links to various urban centers programmes and Secretariat Board -Vision bill that caters to the
Care Program, which was piloted in and Digital Superhighway and Creative rising public debts leading to and improvement of the commuter operations. current and future national vision
four Counties as well as free maternity Economy; Identified Sector Flagship inadequate funds for project railway stations. The constrained resources have process.
services. Programmes and Projects under the development, among others. affected the acquisition of tools and The inadequate Budgetary Allocation
Under the Education sector, there was Kenya Vision 2030 and Building the ASR: How about one biggest equipment for the organization; in issue is being addressed through
a successful review of the curriculum gains achieved under the previous MTP ASR: Which lessons have been drawbacks of Vision 2030? addition to failure to develop, publish, enhanced engagement with the
and the introduction of the to accelerate the interventions geared learnt in the implementation of Mr. Mwige: The Vision 2030 Delivery and disseminate flagship progress stakeholders and development
Competence Based Curriculum which towards stabilizing the economy and the previous MTPs? Secretariat (VDS) Legislative reports as well as the Strategic Plan partners including the Medium-Term
has been rolled out. It also focused on transforming lives. Mr. Mwige: There is a need for framework. 2023/2027, review of the organizational Expenditure Framework (MTEF)
the construction of sports Stadia in continuous monitoring and evaluation The VDS was established in February structure, and implement the process to ensure enhanced budgetary
every county to promote the sports ASR: The Vision is supposed to be of the flagship projects and also a need 2009. This period predates the recommendations of the Job Evaluation allocations for VDS.
talent in Kenya; the establishment of actualized through five-year for implementation of the one- enactment of the new constitution of Report 2017, among others. The low staffing levels issue is being
the Kenya Mortgage Refinancing Medium-Term Plans. Has the government approach. Kenya, in 2010, which brought a big For instance, the Secretariat is using addressed in consultation with the
Company (KMRC) to provide a previous plan been fully achieved? paradigm shift in the structure of vehicles that were bought 13 years ago parent State Department to ensure
secondary mortgage market and hence If not what's outstanding? ASR: Politics and sustainability are governance in and whose repair and maintenance optimum staffing and handling of staff
facilitate the uptake of affordable Mr. Mwige: Efforts are taken to often key factors in such projects - the country, and key organs for costs are a big burden. An envisaged welfare for optimum delivery.
housing and enactment of the Climate ensure that Flagship Programmes and how has been the case in Vision governance like the critical role of the office partitioning, branding, acquisition The status of the Board Membership
Action and the launch of construction Projects that are lined up in one 2030 - do you get enough devolved governance system and its of basic ICT equipment, and furnishing issue is being handled through the
of major dams, robust reforestation Medium Term Plan are finalized or resources and the required contribution to the country's vision of VDS Idea Centre has also stalled. appointing authority and stakeholders
and tree planting campaigns that have rolled over to the next MTP. political goodwill? was not catered for. In addition, the Low staffing levels are another setback. involved in the process.
raised the national tree cover to 12 Mr. Mwige: Budgetary allocation has role of Parliament was not provided The mandate of VDS cuts across the 25
percent and the national forest cover ASR: What has been the main been a huge challenge in the for. An alignment of the Vision 2030 sectors of the economy, county ASR: What appeal would you like
to 8.8 percent among others. Challenge in actualizing the term implementation, monitoring, and delivery structures and mechanisms governments, the private sector, and to make to your benefactors and
The fourth Medium Term Plan (MTP plans? evaluation of Kenya Vision 2030 with the constitutional realities has not development partners. With an Kenyans in general?
IV), which is the current one runs from Mr. Mwige: The size and complexity of Flagship Programmes and Projects. The been done. This has limited the ability establishment of 35 staff and only 24 in Mr. Mwige: Kenya Vision 2030 is on
2023-2027 and focuses on the the flagship projects have delayed the Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat of the secretariat to effectively post, the Secretariat is constrained in course and in the next seven years,
implementation of the Bottom-up implementation of some of them. The (VDS) and Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery discharge its mandate in a devolved its ability to fully implement its many changes and progress will have
Economic Transformation Agenda gestation period of flagship projects, Board (VDB) were established in 2009, system of government. mandate. been made. Visions are milestones that
(2022-2027), with the key focus being which means some of them may take giving them the necessary legal Another drawback is Inadequate The status of Board Membership is are achieved through small and
on Agricultural Transformation and some time before the actual mandate and political goodwill. Budgetary Allocation. another one. incremental steps that ultimately lead
Inclusive growth; Micro, Small and implementation and inadequate funding However, it is important to enact the The Secretariat is facing capacity VDB board currently has no to enhanced delivery and development
Medium Enterprise (MSME) economy; as the majority of the projects rely on Vision Bill and reconstitute the VDB to constraints in terms of budgetary representatives from the private sector, of a nation.
Housing and Settlement; Healthcare; the exchequer, low tax revenues, and enhance sustainability.

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