President William Ruto’s annual State of the Nation Address to Parliament has been rescheduled to Wednesday, November 18, a day earlier than initially planned.
The Head of State was originally expected to deliver the address on Thursday, November 19. However, the date has since been revised, although the reason for the change has not been immediately communicated.
Ruto is expected to address a special joint sitting of the National Assembly and the Senate at Parliament Buildings in Nairobi, where he will outline his administration’s performance, national priorities and progress on key government programmes.
The annual address is a constitutional requirement under Article 132 of the Constitution, which mandates the President to appear before Parliament once every year to report on measures taken and progress made towards realising Kenya’s national values and principles of governance.
The Head of State is also required to submit a report to the National Assembly detailing the country’s progress in fulfilling its international obligations. Additionally, the President is expected to present a report on national security in accordance with Article 240 of the Constitution.
The address typically covers major national issues, including economic performance, security, governance, public service delivery and the government’s development agenda. This year’s speech comes as Kenya approaches the 2027 General Election, with the administration’s achievements, policy commitments and development promises likely to attract increased public attention.
