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Originally published by The Standard Business
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November 8, 2025
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This is what it will take for Kenya to gain first-world status by 2055

This is what it will take for Kenya to gain first-world status by 2055

It is the new rallying call from the State House to the streets: Kenya will be a developed country by 2055, 30 years from now...

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Kenya aims to achieve first-world status by 2055, a target set by President William Ruto, building upon the foundations of Vision 2030 and previous economic blueprints. This ambitious goal requires overcoming significant challenges and implementing strategic changes across various sectors, drawing comparisons to countries like Singapore.

  • The 2055 target, 30 years from now, is a new rallying call from State House.
  • Key factors for development include political stability, robust infrastructure, and trade, with Kenya's trade as a percentage of GDP at only 30 percent in 2024.
  • The article emphasizes the need for a national philosophy, strong families, and belief in local resources, moving beyond scepticism and focusing on skills and research, with only 75 percent of graduates currently in social sciences.

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