NAIROBI, Kenya – The Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat (VDS) on Wednesday held a consultative forum with Kenyatta University economics students to gather youth perspectives on Kenya’s next long-term development blueprint.
The session, dubbed Ruwaza Forum, brought together members of the Kenyatta University Economics Students Association (KUESA) and Vision 2030 officials at the Ruwaza Centre in Nairobi.
The half-day dialogue aimed to explore Kenya’s development priorities beyond the current Vision 2030 framework, which is set to conclude in five years.
According to the Secretariat, the engagement is part of a wider series of consultations designed to inform the formulation of a successor plan to Vision 2030 — the national development strategy launched in 2008 to transform Kenya into a newly industrialising, middle-income country.
“Kenya’s youth represent the future of our economy and the driving force behind innovation and implementation. Their input is critical in shaping a development framework that truly reflects their aspirations,” said Ismail Maaruf, Director of the Economic and Macro Pillar at the Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat.
Participants discussed Kenya’s economic transformation, emerging challenges, and opportunities for sustainable and inclusive growth.
The students shared proposals on job creation, climate action, and digital innovation, emphasizing the need for a stronger link between higher education and national planning.
The forum featured presentations on the achievements of Vision 2030 and an interactive plenary session that allowed students to question policymakers directly.
VDS said the engagement reflects its commitment to an inclusive planning process that incorporates voices from all sectors — especially young people — in shaping Kenya’s long-term development trajectory.
