Caption for the landscape image: How Ruto’s post-Vision 2030 plan mirrors Raila’s unfinished national conclave Saturday, August 15, 2026 Scroll down to read the article Orange Democratic Movement leader Raila Odinga (left) and President William Ruto. Photo credit: File | Nation By Justus Ochieng' Article Related When President William Ruto launched the National Conversation on Kenya’s Future Beyond Vision 2030 on Wednesday, he presented it as a fresh attempt to give the country a long-term destination, one that would belong not to the government of the day, but to generations of Kenyans yet to come. But beneath the language of a new national development blueprint lies an intriguing political parallel. PREMIUM Raila unveils plan for grassroots-led national dialogue ODM leader makes public his blueprint for a people-driven national conclave. PREMIUM How Uhuru, Ruto diluted the Vision 2030 blueprint Kenya’s Vision 2030 aspired to achieve middle-income status by 2030. Critics question timing, motive of Ruto’s vision plan Opponents argue that government should first account for what happened to Vision 2030. PREMIUM In Baba's footsteps: Unease as Raila Jr ramps up activity in Kibra His growing presence in the constituency has already caused political unease. PREMIUM One year to go: Kenya enters final lap to the next polls Ruto and opposition hopefuls prepare to battle it out for the State House job, as campaigns reach high-stakes phase, with political tensions rising ahead of the polls. . Recommended for you PREMIUM Cash-strapped TUK given 30 days to pay Sh6.4bn pension debt PREMIUM Why 7,000 land disputes remain stuck at NLC PREMIUM Cops gone rogue: Inside a trail of jailbreaks PREMIUM Sh500m fines, parental consent: New tough social media rules for children, providers Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Why MPs want a say in village elders’ selection MPs' push exposes battle for control of 106,000-strong grassroots army ahead of 2027 elections. PREMIUM What next for Matiang’i as Ongwae’s new party raises stakes in Gusii Ongwae says his party believes in neither the “one-term” nor the “two-term” narrative. PREMIUM Over 40 and still jobless: The plight of teachers locked out of TSC jobs Some have fallen into depression, while others turn to manual jobs to survive.
PREMIUM Raila unveils plan for grassroots-led national dialogue ODM leader makes public his blueprint for a people-driven national conclave.
PREMIUM How Uhuru, Ruto diluted the Vision 2030 blueprint Kenya’s Vision 2030 aspired to achieve middle-income status by 2030.
Critics question timing, motive of Ruto’s vision plan Opponents argue that government should first account for what happened to Vision 2030.
PREMIUM In Baba's footsteps: Unease as Raila Jr ramps up activity in Kibra His growing presence in the constituency has already caused political unease.
PREMIUM One year to go: Kenya enters final lap to the next polls Ruto and opposition hopefuls prepare to battle it out for the State House job, as campaigns reach high-stakes phase, with political tensions rising ahead of the polls.
PREMIUM Why MPs want a say in village elders’ selection MPs' push exposes battle for control of 106,000-strong grassroots army ahead of 2027 elections.
PREMIUM What next for Matiang’i as Ongwae’s new party raises stakes in Gusii Ongwae says his party believes in neither the “one-term” nor the “two-term” narrative.
PREMIUM Over 40 and still jobless: The plight of teachers locked out of TSC jobs Some have fallen into depression, while others turn to manual jobs to survive.
