Nairobi, March 26 -- Last week, President William Ruto launched the Fourth Medium Term Plan (MTP IV), covering the period 2023-2027.

This marks the final five-year plan of the Kenya Vision 2030, an ambitious blueprint that promised to propel the nation into middle-income status and ensure a high quality of life for all Kenyans.

In retrospect and as the deadline approaches, it has become increasingly evident that achieving the lofty goals of Vision 2030 is akin to chasing a mirage. Kenya stands at a critical period where the management of its economy demands meticulous planning, sound economic policies and decision-making.

However, the country's reliance on politicians, who are inherently driven by short-term populist ideologies, has re...