The government has launched an ambitious plan that would see more than 6.5 million jobs created by 2022.
In the new path that would be anchored on the transparent and accountable use of resources, the ‘Third Medium Plan’ would also see Kenya’s economic growth hit seven per cent.
Speaking during its launch Friday morning in Nairobi County, Deputy President William Ruto said the move called for ruthless reforms that would bring about macroeconomic stability and improved investment environment.
“These changes will result in tighter controls on corruption, wastage, theft, fraud, misappropriation and other improper application of public resources,” said Mr Ruto, who insisted that “the war on corruption must be won.”
He said under the plan, the government would sustain its commitment to expand and modernise infrastructure. This includes the expansion and rehabilitation of four terminals at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and the construction of an additional runway to boost handling capacity to nine million passengers a year.”