From the Economic Recovery Strategy to Vision 2030 — and now, a look toward Kenya at 100. This programme traces one day of reflection, dialogue, and forward planning, closing with the launch of the National Conversation on Kenya's future.
Arrival
06:00 – 08:30
Arrival, Registration & Breakfast
Hosted by the Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat and State Department for Economic Planning
08:30
National Anthem & Prayers
Master of Ceremonies
Programme facilitated throughout by Betty Maina and a Swahili co-MC.
Session 1 Opening Remarks & Context Setting
08:40 – 09:20
08:40
From Economic Recovery Strategy to a New Journey
H.E. Prof. Peter Anyang' Nyong'o — Governor, Kisumu County; Chair, Vision Development Technical Committee
Brief, high-level remarks
08:50
Vision 2030 — Before and After: Status of the Plan, Flagship Projects & Programmes
Mr. James Maina — Director-General, Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat
09:00
Towards a First World Nation
Prof. Karuti Kanyinga — Technical Team
09:10
Kenya's Transformation: A Reflection on the Road Ahead
Prof. Hiroyuki Hino — Duke University
Session 2 Reflections
09:20 – 11:00
09:20
Documentary I — Looking Back
Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat · Government Delivery Unit · Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
09:35
Fireside Chat I
- Head of State — President William S. Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya
- Private Sector — Mr. James Mwangi, Group CEO, Equity Group
- Youth — A young Kenyan panelist
- Civil Society — Ms. Betty Maina, Director East Africa, Genesis Analytics
Moderated by Ms. Betty Maina + one Swahili co-moderator
Guiding Questions
- Why should we have this conversation now?
- What does development mean to you?
- What is the status of Vision 2030 — achievements, gaps, lessons?
10:15
Open Mic I — Plenary Session
Floor mics, moderator-guided Q&A with panelists
Session 3 Looking Ahead
11:00 – 12:45
11:00
Hack 100 — Kenya @100, as Presented by 75%
Bernard Momanyi — Co-Founder, Sabifu AI
11:30
Documentary II — Looking Ahead: Vox Pop & Impact Stories
Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat · Government Delivery Unit · Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
11:45
Fireside Chat II — Youth-Driven Panel
- Public Sector — Ms. Gloria Wawira, CEO, National Youth Council
- Private Sector — Bernard Momanyi, Co-Founder, Sabifu AI
- Youth — Nelson Aseri, Pastor, Nairobi Chapel
- Civil Society — Bina Maseno, Executive Director, Badili Africa
Moderated by Mr. Mugo Kibati (CEO, Telkom Kenya; former Director, Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat) + one Swahili co-moderator
Guiding Questions
- Where do you see Kenya in 2063?
- Is the constitution fit for purpose as a tool for long-term transformation?
- What are the guardrails against political cycles?
12:00
Open Mic II
12:45
Lunch
14:00 Breakout Sessions
Four parallel groups — each with a facilitator, lead rapporteur, and supporting rapporteurs
GROUP 1
What Kenya do we want by 2063 (Kenya@100)?
Lead Facilitator — Mr. Josphat Mwaura, former Director, Starehe Boys Centre
GROUP 2
What is the place of the private sector in shaping the Kenya we want by 2063?
Lead Facilitator — Ms. Phyllis Wakiaga, Senior Adviser Private Sector, Tony Blair Institute; former CEO, Kenya Association of Manufacturers
Lead Rapporteur — Bill Allela, Emerging Markets & Financial Consultant (Youth)
GROUP 3
How do we guard long-term national transformation from disruptive political cycles?
Lead Facilitator — Ms. Susan Mugwe, Technical Team
Lead Rapporteur — Mr. Kidi Mwaga, Chairman, Inter-Parties Youth Forum (Youth)
GROUP 4
How does a national conversation roll out to the local level, inclusively, in every corner of the country?
Lead Facilitator — Prof. Omondi Oketch, Associate Professor, Dept. of Information Science, Languages & Communication Studies, Technical University of Kenya
Lead Rapporteur — Dr. Rahma Hassan, Institute of Development Studies, University of Nairobi (Youth)
15:00 Plenary & Launch
15:00
Presentations from the Four Breakout Sessions
By the Lead Rapporteurs · moderated by Ms. Betty Maina (Director East Africa, Genesis Analytics; former Cabinet Secretary for Trade) + one Swahili co-moderator
15:30
Launch of the National Conversation on Kenya's Future Beyond Vision 2030
By H.E. the President of the Republic of Kenya
16:00
National Anthem & Departure