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Kenya Vision 2030 aims to transform Kenya into a newly industrializing, lower-middle-income country by 2030.
Answer: True
The overarching objective of Kenya Vision 2030 is to facilitate the nation's transformation into a newly industrializing, lower-middle-income country by the year 2030.
Kenya Vision 2030 was officially launched in 2010 by President Mwai Kibaki.
Answer: False
Kenya Vision 2030 was officially inaugurated on June 10, 2008, under the presidency of Mwai Kibaki.
The Swahili name for Kenya Vision 2030 is 'Maendeleo ya Kenya'.
Answer: False
The designated Swahili nomenclature for Kenya Vision 2030 is 'Ruwaza ya Kenya 2030'.
The motto 'Towards a globally competitive and prosperous nation' reflects Vision 2030's focus on domestic issues only.
Answer: False
The motto 'Towards a globally competitive and prosperous nation' signifies Vision 2030's ambition for Kenya to focus on both global competitiveness and domestic well-being, not exclusively domestic issues.
What is the primary overarching goal of Kenya Vision 2030?
Answer: To elevate the average standard of living to that of a middle-income country by 2030.
The overarching objective of Kenya Vision 2030 is to facilitate the nation's transformation into a newly industrializing, lower-middle-income country by the year 2030.
When was Kenya Vision 2030 officially launched, and who presided over the ceremony?
Answer: June 10, 2008, by President Mwai Kibaki.
Kenya Vision 2030 was officially inaugurated on June 10, 2008, under the presidency of Mwai Kibaki.
Which of the following is NOT one of the three fundamental pillars of Kenya Vision 2030?
Answer: Environmental Pillar
Kenya Vision 2030 is architected upon three foundational pillars: the Economic Pillar, the Social Pillar, and the Political Pillar.
The motto 'Towards a globally competitive and prosperous nation' signifies Vision 2030's ambition for Kenya to:
Answer: Compete internationally while achieving domestic well-being.
This motto encapsulates the core ambition of Kenya Vision 2030: to position Kenya as a nation capable of effective global competition and sustained domestic prosperity, emphasizing a dual focus on international standing and citizen well-being.
Prior to Vision 2030, Kenya's GDP growth rate declined significantly, reaching a low of 0.6% in 2006.
Answer: False
Prior to Vision 2030's development, Kenya demonstrated considerable economic expansion, with its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate escalating from 0.6% in 2002 to 6.1% in 2006, a period coinciding with President Kibaki's Economic Recovery Strategy for Wealth and Employment Creation (ERS).
Under Vision 2030, key sectors like Tourism, Agriculture, and Manufacturing are considered priorities for reform.
Answer: True
Key sectors such as Tourism, Agriculture, and Manufacturing are designated as priorities for reform and development under the framework of Vision 2030.
The primary goal of the Economic Pillar is to achieve a stable, low GDP growth rate to ensure sustainability.
Answer: False
The principal objective of the Economic Pillar is to attain a stable, high Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate, targeting an average annual rate of 10 percent through 2030.
Vision 2030 largely ignores the informal economy, focusing development efforts exclusively on large corporations.
Answer: False
Kenya Vision 2030 acknowledges the substantial role of the informal economy, a major employer of the national workforce. The strategy advocates for its support to enhance productivity, optimize distribution, expand employment opportunities, elevate owner incomes, and increase public revenue contributions.
High energy costs are identified as a critical problem that the Economic Pillar of Vision 2030 aims to address.
Answer: True
The Economic Pillar of Vision 2030 explicitly targets the mitigation of high energy costs, recognizing it as a critical impediment to economic progress.
Vision 2030's infrastructure goals include the completion of Phase 1 of the railway modernization from Mombasa to Nairobi.
Answer: True
The infrastructure objectives of Vision 2030 encompass the successful completion of Phase 1 of the railway modernization project, connecting Mombasa to Nairobi.
Kenya relies heavily on non-renewable energy sources, with minimal investment in geothermal or wind power under Vision 2030.
Answer: False
Under Vision 2030, Kenya's energy strategy emphasizes renewable sources, with significant investments in geothermal and wind power, rather than relying heavily on non-renewable sources.
Nairobi's recognition as 'Silicon Savannah' is attributed to investments in agriculture and traditional industries.
Answer: False
Nairobi's designation as 'Silicon Savannah' is attributed to substantial investments in technological hubs and ICT, not primarily agriculture and traditional industries.
Nairobi is called 'Silicon Savannah' due to its significant investments in the agricultural sector.
Answer: False
Nairobi's designation as 'Silicon Savannah' is attributed to substantial investments in technological hubs and ICT, not primarily the agricultural sector.
The LAPSSET project aims to connect Kenya primarily with Uganda and Rwanda via a transport corridor.
Answer: False
The LAPSSET project aims to establish a transport corridor connecting Kenya with Ethiopia and South Sudan, not primarily Uganda and Rwanda.
What was the approximate GDP growth rate of Kenya in 2006, prior to the development of Vision 2030?
Answer: 6.1%
Prior to Vision 2030's development, Kenya demonstrated considerable economic expansion, with its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate escalating from 0.6% in 2002 to 6.1% in 2006.
Which of the following is identified as a key sector for reform and development under Vision 2030?
Answer: Information Communication & Technology (ICT)
Vision 2030 prioritizes reforms and development across ten principal sectors, including Information Communication & Technology (ICT).
What is the targeted average annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate for Kenya under the Economic Pillar of Vision 2030?
Answer: 10%
The Economic Pillar is dedicated to augmenting the prosperity of all Kenyans via a comprehensive economic development program, targeting an average annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate of 10 percent through 2030.
Which of the following is mentioned as a strategy to address Kenya's low savings-to-GDP ratio under Vision 2030?
Answer: Encouraging remittances from Kenyans abroad.
To realize ambitious growth targets, Kenya is sustaining macro-economic stability, a focus since 2002. Concurrently, initiatives address constraints like a low savings-to-GDP ratio by encouraging diaspora remittances, augmenting foreign investment, and securing Overseas Development Assistance (ODA).
How does Vision 2030 plan to support the informal economy?
Answer: By providing targeted support to enhance productivity and job opportunities.
Vision 2030 acknowledges the substantial role of the informal economy, a major employer of the national workforce. The strategy advocates for its support to enhance productivity, optimize distribution, expand employment opportunities, elevate owner incomes, and increase public revenue contributions.
Which of these is identified as a critical cost-related problem being addressed by the Economic Pillar?
Answer: High energy costs.
The Economic Pillar actively confronts critical issues, including inadequate infrastructure and elevated energy costs, recognized as significant impediments to economic growth and development.
Which major infrastructure project is mentioned as part of Vision 2030's economic goals, involving a corridor to Ethiopia and Sudan?
Answer: The Lamu Port and Lamu-Southern Sudan-Ethiopia Transport Corridor (LAPSSET)
LAPSSET, the Lamu Port and Lamu-Southern Sudan-Ethiopia Transport Corridor, represents a major infrastructure undertaking and a critical deliverable of Vision 2030, designed to bolster regional connectivity and international trade.
Nairobi's recognition as 'Silicon Savannah' is primarily due to:
Answer: Significant investments in technological hubs and ICT.
Investments in technological hubs have positioned Nairobi as Africa's 'Silicon Savannah.' Innovations such as M-Pesa have achieved global recognition, while ICT advancements have enhanced inclusivity in governance and financial services, transitioning Kenya from an agricultural to an information revolution.
What is the role of remittances from Kenyans abroad in Vision 2030's economic strategy?
Answer: They are encouraged to help alleviate the low savings-to-GDP ratio.
Remittances from Kenyans residing abroad are identified as a crucial resource for mitigating the low savings-to-GDP ratio. Encouraging these financial inflows is integral to augmenting national savings and supplying capital for investment, thereby supporting the Economic Pillar's growth objectives.
Which of the following sectors is identified as a primary growth driver under the Economic Pillar of Vision 2030?
Answer: Tourism
The principal growth drivers identified for the Economic Pillar encompass wholesale and retail trade, manufacturing, agriculture and livestock, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), financial services, tourism, oil, gas, and mineral resources, alongside the blue economy.
What does the Vision 2030 strategy aim to achieve regarding the informal economy?
Answer: Enhance its productivity, job opportunities, and income contribution.
Vision 2030 acknowledges the substantial role of the informal economy, a major employer of the national workforce. The strategy advocates for its support to enhance productivity, optimize distribution, expand employment opportunities, elevate owner incomes, and increase public revenue contributions.
The modernization of Kenya's railway system under Vision 2030 includes:
Answer: Phase 1 from Mombasa to Nairobi being completed.
Prominent infrastructure projects include the paving of over 10,000 kilometers of roads (2013-2022), with 3,000 km in progress by 2018. Railway modernization is a focus, with Phase 1 (Mombasa-Nairobi) complete and Phase 2 (Nairobi-Naivasha) ongoing.
The 'Blue Economy' is identified as a key sector for growth under the Social Pillar of Vision 2030.
Answer: False
The 'Blue Economy' is designated as a primary sector for growth within the Economic Pillar of Vision 2030, not the Social Pillar.
The Social Pillar of Vision 2030 primarily focuses on economic growth and infrastructure development.
Answer: False
The Social Pillar of Vision 2030 is primarily concerned with fostering a just and cohesive society and improving the quality of life, distinct from the primary focus of the Economic Pillar.
Key sectors under the Social Pillar include Education, Health, and Water & Sanitation.
Answer: True
The Social Pillar of Vision 2030 encompasses key sectors such as Education, Health, and Water & Sanitation.
Vision 2030 aims to address equity and poverty elimination primarily through infrastructure development.
Answer: False
Vision 2030 posits that the primary mechanism for addressing equity and poverty elimination involves comprehensive social interventions, not solely infrastructure development.
What is the main aim of the Social Pillar of Kenya Vision 2030?
Answer: To foster a just and cohesive society with improved quality of life.
The Social Pillar of Vision 2030 is primarily concerned with fostering a just and cohesive society and improving the quality of life for all Kenyans.
Which of the following is listed as a key sector under the Social Pillar of Vision 2030?
Answer: Housing and Urbanization
The principal sectors highlighted under the Social Pillar include: Education & training; the health system and maternal health; water and sanitation; environmental management; housing and urbanization; gender, youth, and vulnerable groups; equity and poverty elimination; and reconciliation.
How does Vision 2030 aim to foster a 'clean and secure environment'?
Answer: Through strategies focusing on water, sanitation, environmental protection, and public safety.
The Social Pillar of Vision 2030 integrates objectives pertaining to environmental protection and security, necessitating the implementation of strategies for water and sanitation, sustainable environmental management, and the assurance of public safety and security to enhance citizen quality of life.
What is the overarching aim of the Social Pillar concerning the quality of life for Kenyans?
Answer: To significantly improve it through comprehensive social interventions.
The Social Pillar of Vision 2030 is primarily concerned with fostering a just and cohesive society and improving the quality of life for all Kenyans through comprehensive social interventions.
Kenya Vision 2030 is built upon four fundamental pillars: Economic, Social, Political, and Environmental.
Answer: False
Kenya Vision 2030 is structured upon three fundamental pillars: the Economic Pillar, the Social Pillar, and the Political Pillar.
Devolution, with its 47 county governments, is seen as a hindrance to economic growth and investment attraction.
Answer: False
The implementation of devolution, establishing 47 county governments, is viewed as a catalyst for economic growth and investment attraction, with counties actively competing for investors.
The Political Pillar envisions a political system that is primarily focused on centralized authority and limited public participation.
Answer: False
The Political Pillar of Vision 2030 envisions a democratic political system characterized by being issue-based, people-centered, result-oriented, and publicly accountable, rather than centralized with limited participation.
Vision 2030 supports decentralization through the establishment of regional economic blocs.
Answer: False
Vision 2030 supports decentralization primarily through the new constitutional dispensation and devolution to 47 county governments, not solely through regional economic blocs.
Transparency and accountability are listed as one of the six strategic initiatives for transforming Kenya's political governance.
Answer: True
Transparency and accountability are enumerated as one of the six strategic initiatives aimed at transforming Kenya's political governance.
'Separation of powers' is one of the eight guiding principles for ensuring the sustainability of Vision 2030's gains.
Answer: True
The principle of 'Separation of powers' is identified as one of the eight guiding principles for ensuring the sustainability of Vision 2030's achievements.
Vision 2030 advocates for political parties to be primarily based on ethnic and regional affiliations.
Answer: False
Vision 2030 promotes the establishment of political parties that are guided by policy and ideological differences, not ethnic or regional affiliations.
A Semi-Autonomous Government Agency (SAGA) is established to oversee the implementation of Vision 2030 projects.
Answer: True
A Semi-Autonomous Government Agency (SAGA) has been instituted to oversee the execution of all Vision 2030 projects, fostering close collaboration with public and private sectors, civil society, and other stakeholders.
Vision 2030 seeks to transform the political party system by encouraging parties based on ethnic identity.
Answer: False
Vision 2030 endeavors to reform the political party system by fostering the proliferation of parties rooted in policy and ideology, rather than ethnic identity.
Vision 2030 promotes a system where the executive, legislature, and judiciary operate with significant overlap in their functions.
Answer: False
Vision 2030 champions the principle of 'Separation of Powers,' underscoring the necessity for the Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary to operate independently, rather than with significant overlap.
How has the introduction of devolution influenced economic activity in Kenya according to Vision 2030?
Answer: It has become a catalyst for economic growth, with counties competing for investors.
The implementation of devolution, establishing 47 county governments, is viewed as a catalyst for economic growth and investment attraction, with counties actively competing for investors.
The vision for the Political Pillar of Kenya Vision 2030 includes a system that is:
Answer: Issue-based, people-centered, result-oriented, and accountable.
The Political Pillar envisions a democratic political system characterized by being issue-based, people-centered, result-oriented, and publicly accountable.
What does an 'issue-based' political system, as envisioned by Vision 2030, emphasize?
Answer: Discourse and competition centered on approaches to public interests and goals.
An 'issue-based' political system, as conceptualized by Vision 2030, signifies that political discourse and competition are oriented around divergent strategies for addressing public interests and attaining shared objectives, transcending ethnic or regional divisions.
Vision 2030 supports decentralization primarily through:
Answer: The new constitutional dispensation and devolution to 47 county governments.
Vision 2030 champions decentralization via the constitutional dispensation of August 2010, entailing significant devolution of policy formulation, public resource administration, and revenue allocation through devolved funds, thereby fortifying community-level governance.
Which of the following is NOT among the six strategic initiatives for transforming Kenya's political governance under Vision 2030?
Answer: Economic liberalization
The six strategic initiatives for transforming Kenya's political governance comprise: adherence to the Rule of Law; enhancement of Electoral & Political Processes; promotion of Democracy and Public Service Delivery; strengthening Transparency and Accountability; ensuring Security, Peacebuilding, and Conflict Management; and the overarching transformation of the national governance system to augment executive capacity. Economic liberalization is not listed among these.
According to Vision 2030's guiding principles, a 'viable political party system' should be primarily guided by:
Answer: Policy and ideological differences.
A viable political party system, as per Vision 2030, must be predicated on policy and ideological divergence, eschewing ethnic or regional foundations. It prohibits parties based on religious, linguistic, racial, ethnic, gender, corporate, or regional affiliations, mandating adherence to a code of conduct and manifesto publication.
What entity is responsible for overseeing the implementation of Kenya Vision 2030 projects?
Answer: A Semi-Autonomous Government Agency (SAGA)
A Semi-Autonomous Government Agency (SAGA) has been instituted to oversee the execution of all Vision 2030 projects, fostering close collaboration with public and private sectors, civil society, and other stakeholders.
How does Vision 2030 aim to transform the political party system?
Answer: By ensuring parties are guided by policy and ideology, not ethnicity.
Vision 2030 endeavors to transform the political party system by mandating that parties be guided by policy and ideological distinctions, rather than ethnic or regional affiliations.
The principle of 'Constitutional supremacy' within Vision 2030 ensures that:
Answer: The Constitution is the supreme law and must be respected.
The principle of 'Constitutional Supremacy' within Vision 2030 mandates that the Constitution serves as the supreme law, requiring unwavering adherence. It guarantees that political actions and property rights are upheld within the parameters established by the Bill of Rights.
How does Vision 2030 view the relationship between the executive, legislature, and judiciary?
Answer: They should function independently, upholding the principle of separation of powers.
Vision 2030 champions the principle of 'Separation of Powers,' underscoring the necessity for the Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary to operate independently. This autonomy is deemed critical for the efficacious implementation of the Vision's objectives.
The Vision 2030 principle of 'Sovereignty of the people' implies:
Answer: The ultimate authority rests with the citizens.
The eight guiding principles for ensuring the sustainability of Vision 2030's gains include 'Sovereignty of the People,' signifying that ultimate authority resides with the citizenry.
Which principle emphasizes that the Constitution is the highest law in Kenya under Vision 2030?
Answer: Constitutional supremacy
The principle of 'Constitutional Supremacy' within Vision 2030 mandates that the Constitution serves as the supreme law, requiring unwavering adherence.
Vision 2030 is intended to be implemented through a single, long-term plan spanning the entire 22-year period.
Answer: False
Kenya Vision 2030 is architected for implementation via a sequence of successive five-year plans, with the inaugural implementation plan spanning the period from 2008 to 2012.
The development of Vision 2030 involved a top-down approach, primarily driven by government ministries.
Answer: False
The development of Kenya Vision 2030 was characterized by an 'all-inclusive and participatory stakeholder consultative process,' engaging diverse sectors and regions, including public service, private sector, civil society, media, and NGOs, to ensure comprehensive input and broad plan ownership.
The 'Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA)' focuses on five key deliverables including Agriculture and Healthcare.
Answer: True
The 'Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA)' encompasses five principal deliverables, notably including Agriculture and Healthcare.
Strategies and action plans within Vision 2030 are reviewed annually to ensure rapid adaptation.
Answer: False
Strategies and action plans formulated under Vision 2030 are slated for systematic review and adjustment every five years, facilitating adaptation to evolving national and global circumstances.
The National Broadband Strategy launched in 2013 aimed for a minimum internet speed of 1 Mbps for homes and businesses.
Answer: False
The National Broadband Strategy, launched in 2013, stipulated a minimum internet speed of 5 Mbps for residential and commercial premises.
The Vision 2030 Delivery Board (VDB) is responsible for the direct implementation of Vision 2030 projects.
Answer: False
The Vision 2030 Delivery Board (VDB) fulfills an advisory function to the Director-General of the Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat (VDS), offering strategic guidance and oversight to facilitate the attainment of Vision 2030's objectives, rather than direct implementation.
International partners are expected to provide the sole funding for Vision 2030 projects through Overseas Development Assistance (ODA).
Answer: False
International partners contribute to funding Vision 2030 projects, notably via Overseas Development Assistance (ODA), but they are not the sole providers of funding.
'Flagship projects' are minor initiatives designed to complement larger development goals within Vision 2030.
Answer: False
'Flagship projects' are defined as original, large-scale initiatives identified within Vision 2030, designed to propel national development beyond localized impact, not minor complementary initiatives.
How is Kenya Vision 2030 designed to be implemented over time?
Answer: Through a series of successive five-year plans.
Kenya Vision 2030 is architected for implementation via a sequence of successive five-year plans, with the inaugural implementation plan spanning the period from 2008 to 2012.
The development process for Vision 2030 emphasized:
Answer: An all-inclusive and participatory stakeholder consultative process.
The development of Kenya Vision 2030 was characterized by an 'all-inclusive and participatory stakeholder consultative process,' engaging diverse sectors and regions to ensure comprehensive input and broad plan ownership.
The 'Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA)' under the Ruto administration includes which of the following as a key deliverable?
Answer: Development of the Digital Superhighway and Creative Economy.
The 'Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA)' encompasses five principal deliverables, notably including the Digital Superhighway and Creative Economy.
What is the significance of the 'National Broadband Strategy' for Kenya's development under Vision 2030?
Answer: It aims to provide widespread, high-speed internet access crucial for development.
The National Broadband Strategy is pivotal for Kenya's development, aiming to provide ubiquitous high-speed internet access essential for voice, data, video, and application utilization, thereby fostering economic growth, educational advancement, and public service enhancement, aligning with Vision 2030's ICT objectives.
Which of the following best describes 'flagship projects' within Vision 2030?
Answer: Original, large-scale initiatives designed to drive national development.
'Flagship projects' are defined as original, large-scale initiatives identified within Vision 2030, designed to propel national development beyond localized impact, not minor complementary initiatives.
The 'Digital Superhighway' initiative is a key component of which agenda?
Answer: The Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA)
The 'Digital Superhighway' initiative represents a pivotal component of the BETA agenda, concentrating on the enhancement of Kenya's digital infrastructure through expanded broadband connectivity, accelerated ICT adoption, and the strategic application of technology for economic advancement and improved public services.
What is the primary purpose of the Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat (VDS)?
Answer: To provide leadership and direction for realizing Vision 2030 goals.
The Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat (VDS) functions as a Kenyan governmental entity tasked with providing leadership and strategic direction for the realization of Vision 2030's objectives, operating under the advisory guidance of the Vision 2030 Delivery Board (VDB).