I found this worth discussing in this forum. What are the alternative views?

Who will be President Kibaki’s successor? This paradox requires impartial and profound analysis on top contenders history and political fortunes. It is confusing and highly doubtful if any of the present presidential candidates will keep Kibaki’s track record as good as it is. Development, economic empowerment, job creation, security, and cross-border trade concession to expand Kenya’s economy................
In Kenya, based on such metrics such as zero scandals, incumbent development record, austerity, leadership skill, authority in leadership, and public policy, none of the current presidential aspirants would win an election.
However, individual efforts can be play a significant role in shaping their political future besides win an election. Kibaki regime has been controversial only politically but has been the best economically. It is the president’s economic blueprint and consistent efforts to bring security and empowerment into a reality that can give a formidable candidate a competitive edge.
The above require using Kibaki’s socio-economic blueprint and ensure it is replicated in the next government. The candidate must use the Kibaki blueprint to sell his agenda.

source: http://intelligencebriefs.com/?p=2259

Couldn't agree more @2012. There is already a masterplan all what remains is for thecandidates to outline clearly how they plan to implement vision 2030.

Very true. And that's why we need to vote wisely for someone who will promise to implement and be judged on his record after 5 years.

We might get a leader who derails us like Apple after they fired Steve Jobs but we'll fire him after 5yrs and get one who gets us back on track. I love this thing of having the power to fire the CEO and his staff every 5 years, don't you?

This vision 2030 thing is all talk and no action, can someone point me to where one can get the year on year metrics. For example, what are we supposed to achieve this year, or what have we achieved since it was launched, or how much progress have we made since it was started, are we ahead of schedule or behind, etc.

Skepticism will always be there. Here are a few milestones credited to vision 2030:
1. New constitution - for improved governance
2. Accelerating on-going infrastructure development by focusing on quality and functionality.Building Infrastructure in support of identified flagship projects which contribute to social equity and economic goals.
3. These infrastructure goals are on time (2008-2012) time frame. Examples: LAPSSET project, rural electrification etc.
3. Like any strategy, the first years are dedicated to laying the foundation for later developments, so we cannot judge a 30 year plan so harshly after only 3 years.
4. Security, the capacity of the KDF is rated as one of the highest in the region and this it is imperative to note that this is a strategic move based on the Vision.