President Ruto has announced plans to reduce the cost of fertiliser and seeds beginning next year in a bid to support farmers, boost food production and strengthen the country’s food security.
Speaking during a church service at ACK Church Moiben in Uasin Gishu County, the President acknowledged that many farmers suffered heavy crop losses after the failure of the long rains. He urged them to take advantage of the expected short rains between August and December to resume farming.
Ruto said the government is committed to making farm inputs more affordable to enable farmers to increase agricultural production and cushion the country against food shortages.
“The government will intervene to ensure farmers produce more,” the President said.
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The Head of State noted that affordable fertiliser and certified seeds would play a key role in helping farmers recover from recent losses while improving national food production.
Ruto Defends Vision 2060
The President also defended his proposal to launch Vision 2060, describing it as the country’s next long-term development blueprint after expiry of Vision 2030.
According to Ruto, Vision 2030, introduced during former President Mwai Kibaki’s administration before the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution, is approaching its conclusion, making it necessary for Kenya to formulate a new national development agenda aligned with the Constitution.
“Kibaki’s Vision 2030 was launched before the 2010 Constitution, and my Vision 2060 will enable us to operationalize chapters of the 2010 Constitution,” Ruto said.
He explained that the proposed Vision 2060 would be developed through an inclusive national dialogue that allows Kenyans from all sectors to contribute ideas on the country’s future.
Calls for Public Participation
Ruto emphasized that the new development agenda would be driven by public participation rather than political interests.
He urged citizens to actively submit their views during the planned consultations, saying the process is intended to build a long-term national vision that transcends political administrations.
The President also dismissed criticism from opposition leaders, arguing that the initiative has no connection to the 2027 General Election. Instead, he maintained that it is designed to provide Kenya with a sustainable development roadmap for future generations.
Ruto further accused his political opponents of lacking a clear development agenda while insisting that Vision 2060 will provide the country with a shared blueprint for economic growth, constitutional implementation and long-term prosperity.
