The publication of Kenya Vision 2030 - First Medium Term Plan (MTP) 2008-2012 marks a critical milestone for Kenya because it is now the primary document which outlines the consensus on policies, reform measures, projects and programmes that the Grand Coalition Government is committed to implement during 2008-2012. It constitutes the first phase in the implementation of Kenya Vision 2030, whose aim is to transform our country into a modern, globally competitive, middle-income country, offering a high quality of life for all citizens by the year 2030.
In support of the goal of achieving high economic growth rate of 10 per cent by 2012, the Plan contains detailed policy measures and interventions that will be implemented in all sectors of the economy. The policies have also been prepared to bring about a higher and sustainable growth with equity. In this regard, the government is committed, over the course of the next five years, to attaining the target of reducing the number of Kenyans currently living below the poverty line, from 46 per cent to 28 per cent. Accordingly, this Plan also outlines specific policy interventions that will be implemented in various sectors to ensure the realisation of this important goal.