REPUBLIC OF KENYA
KENYA VISION 2030 FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES AND PROJECTS PROGRESS
REPORT (FY 2020/2021)
Towards A Globally Competitive and Prosperous Nation
AUGUST 2022
, FOREWORD
The Kenya Vision 2030 is the country’s long-term development blueprint whose goal is to
transform Kenya into a newly industrialising, globally competitive, and prosperous upper middle-
income country with a high quality of life for all citizens by 2030. The Vision is delivered through
five-year Medium-Term Plans (MTPs) and is now in its third implementation phase (MTP III),
covering the period 2018-2022.
The performance and achievements in the implementation of MTPs is presented through two key
reports: Annual Progress Report, which provides the overall performance across sectors based on
outcomes; and Annual Flagship Programmes and Projects Progress Report which presents the
performance of flagship programmes and projects. These reports are meant to inform policy and
decision-makers on the status of implementation for accelerated development and also to inform
evidence-based decision making.
To date, the Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat has prepared a consolidated MTPs’ I and II Flagship
Projects Progress Report. Under MTP III, the First and Second Annual Flagship Projects Progress
Reports were prepared in FY 2018/19 and FY 2019/20 respectively. This report is the Third Annual
Flagship Projects Progress Report on the progress and achievements of flagship programmes and
projects during the FY 2020/21. An analysis of these reports indicates that Kenya has made
considerable progress since 2008 in implementing the flagship projects and programmes across all
sectors of the economy and continued to do so during the FY 2020/21. Notably, significant
progress has been made in the foundations of macro-economic stability. This progress will be
sustained in the medium term to raise the living standards of every Kenyan.
It is worth noting that the 74th General Assembly of the United Nations declared the period 2020-
2030 as a Decade of Action for the delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As a
Board, we are delighted that the Vision’s framework is in line with the SDGs.Indeed, the
framework has integrated the three dimensions of sustainable development: economic, social and
environmental. The implementation of the Vision’s framework is, therefore, in line with the
foregoing Call for Action by the United Nations for the attainment of Agenda 2030. Drawing from
the challenges encountered and lessons learnt so far, we will develop an implementation
acceleration framework and provide strategic leadership and direction in the realisation of the
Vision. To this end, all Ministries, Counties, Departments and Agencies will be required to
prioritise key programmes and projects in line with the Government Development Agenda.
This report underscores the need for a vibrant public service to facilitate the delivery of Vision
2030 through the flagship programmes and projects. As such, for sustained service delivery, we
will continue to advocate for increased momentum in reforming the public sector through, among
i
,others, digitisation of key government services and strengthening policy, legal and institutional
frameworks to support service delivery.
The Government takes cognisance of the fact that the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has
caused the most severe global health and economic setback. According to the Kenya National
Bureau of Statistics Economic Survey, 2022, the global economy recovered significantly in 2021
with an estimated growth of 5.9 percent which was attributed to easing of COVID-19 restrictions
which led to increased global trade and activities in the industrial and service sectors. The global
economy real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is estimated to grow by 4.4 percent in 2022. Given
that flagship programmes and projects are capital intensive, we will continue to strengthen
collaboration networks and partnerships with the county governments, private sector, development
partners and other non-state actors as a way of creating synergy for optimum output. Specifically,
we will explore alternative financing models for programmes and projects, owing to the fact that
continued borrowing exerts more pressure on our debt portfolio. We call upon all stakeholders to
play their roles effectively and together we will realise the envisaged goals and objectives of the
Kenya Vision 2030.
I would like to extend my appreciation to the Director General, Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat
Mr. Kenneth Mwige, for not only providing technical and administrative support in the preparation
of this report but also for his leadership in tracking and reporting on progress of implementation
of flagship programmes and projects.
CAROLE KARIUKI, HSC, MBS
CHAIRPERSON
VISION 2030 DELIVERY BOARD
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, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This is the third progress report on implementation of flagship programmes and projects in the
Third Medium Term Plan of the Kenya Vision 2030. The report covers FY 2020/21 and was
prepared in a consultative manner, incorporating inputs from various stakeholders.
I, therefore, wish to express my personal and institutional sincere gratitude to all those who
supported the preparation of this report. I take this opportunity to express our gratitude to all
ministries, counties, departments, agencies and other stakeholders for their effective participation
and commitment towards the delivery of this report.
I humbly recognise the guidance and support provided by the Cabinet Secretary, the National
Treasury and Planning, Hon. (Amb.) Ukur Yatani, and Principal Secretary, State Department for
Planning, Mr. Saitoti Torome, during the development of this report.
This report was prepared by the Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat in collaboration with technical
officers from the State Department for Planning. I acknowledge their efforts in ensuring that we
fulfil this mandate of informing Kenyans on the progress made towards achieving the Kenya
Vision 2030.
I would also like to extend my appreciation to all our partners for their invaluable support and look
forward to their continued collaboration. To all those individuals and organisations that, in various
ways, contributed to this report but are not mentioned, I say thank you.
KENNETH MWIGE
DIRECTOR GENERAL
VISION 2030 DELIVERY SECRETARIAT
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KENYA VISION 2030 FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES AND PROJECTS PROGRESS
REPORT (FY 2020/2021)
Towards A Globally Competitive and Prosperous Nation
AUGUST 2022
, FOREWORD
The Kenya Vision 2030 is the country’s long-term development blueprint whose goal is to
transform Kenya into a newly industrialising, globally competitive, and prosperous upper middle-
income country with a high quality of life for all citizens by 2030. The Vision is delivered through
five-year Medium-Term Plans (MTPs) and is now in its third implementation phase (MTP III),
covering the period 2018-2022.
The performance and achievements in the implementation of MTPs is presented through two key
reports: Annual Progress Report, which provides the overall performance across sectors based on
outcomes; and Annual Flagship Programmes and Projects Progress Report which presents the
performance of flagship programmes and projects. These reports are meant to inform policy and
decision-makers on the status of implementation for accelerated development and also to inform
evidence-based decision making.
To date, the Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat has prepared a consolidated MTPs’ I and II Flagship
Projects Progress Report. Under MTP III, the First and Second Annual Flagship Projects Progress
Reports were prepared in FY 2018/19 and FY 2019/20 respectively. This report is the Third Annual
Flagship Projects Progress Report on the progress and achievements of flagship programmes and
projects during the FY 2020/21. An analysis of these reports indicates that Kenya has made
considerable progress since 2008 in implementing the flagship projects and programmes across all
sectors of the economy and continued to do so during the FY 2020/21. Notably, significant
progress has been made in the foundations of macro-economic stability. This progress will be
sustained in the medium term to raise the living standards of every Kenyan.
It is worth noting that the 74th General Assembly of the United Nations declared the period 2020-
2030 as a Decade of Action for the delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As a
Board, we are delighted that the Vision’s framework is in line with the SDGs.Indeed, the
framework has integrated the three dimensions of sustainable development: economic, social and
environmental. The implementation of the Vision’s framework is, therefore, in line with the
foregoing Call for Action by the United Nations for the attainment of Agenda 2030. Drawing from
the challenges encountered and lessons learnt so far, we will develop an implementation
acceleration framework and provide strategic leadership and direction in the realisation of the
Vision. To this end, all Ministries, Counties, Departments and Agencies will be required to
prioritise key programmes and projects in line with the Government Development Agenda.
This report underscores the need for a vibrant public service to facilitate the delivery of Vision
2030 through the flagship programmes and projects. As such, for sustained service delivery, we
will continue to advocate for increased momentum in reforming the public sector through, among
i
,others, digitisation of key government services and strengthening policy, legal and institutional
frameworks to support service delivery.
The Government takes cognisance of the fact that the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has
caused the most severe global health and economic setback. According to the Kenya National
Bureau of Statistics Economic Survey, 2022, the global economy recovered significantly in 2021
with an estimated growth of 5.9 percent which was attributed to easing of COVID-19 restrictions
which led to increased global trade and activities in the industrial and service sectors. The global
economy real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is estimated to grow by 4.4 percent in 2022. Given
that flagship programmes and projects are capital intensive, we will continue to strengthen
collaboration networks and partnerships with the county governments, private sector, development
partners and other non-state actors as a way of creating synergy for optimum output. Specifically,
we will explore alternative financing models for programmes and projects, owing to the fact that
continued borrowing exerts more pressure on our debt portfolio. We call upon all stakeholders to
play their roles effectively and together we will realise the envisaged goals and objectives of the
Kenya Vision 2030.
I would like to extend my appreciation to the Director General, Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat
Mr. Kenneth Mwige, for not only providing technical and administrative support in the preparation
of this report but also for his leadership in tracking and reporting on progress of implementation
of flagship programmes and projects.
CAROLE KARIUKI, HSC, MBS
CHAIRPERSON
VISION 2030 DELIVERY BOARD
ii
, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This is the third progress report on implementation of flagship programmes and projects in the
Third Medium Term Plan of the Kenya Vision 2030. The report covers FY 2020/21 and was
prepared in a consultative manner, incorporating inputs from various stakeholders.
I, therefore, wish to express my personal and institutional sincere gratitude to all those who
supported the preparation of this report. I take this opportunity to express our gratitude to all
ministries, counties, departments, agencies and other stakeholders for their effective participation
and commitment towards the delivery of this report.
I humbly recognise the guidance and support provided by the Cabinet Secretary, the National
Treasury and Planning, Hon. (Amb.) Ukur Yatani, and Principal Secretary, State Department for
Planning, Mr. Saitoti Torome, during the development of this report.
This report was prepared by the Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat in collaboration with technical
officers from the State Department for Planning. I acknowledge their efforts in ensuring that we
fulfil this mandate of informing Kenyans on the progress made towards achieving the Kenya
Vision 2030.
I would also like to extend my appreciation to all our partners for their invaluable support and look
forward to their continued collaboration. To all those individuals and organisations that, in various
ways, contributed to this report but are not mentioned, I say thank you.
KENNETH MWIGE
DIRECTOR GENERAL
VISION 2030 DELIVERY SECRETARIAT
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