President Ruto to Deliver State of the Nation Address on November 21

On Thursday, November 21, 2024, President William Ruto is scheduled to deliver his annual State of the Nation address to a joint sitting of the Kenyan Parliament.

This announcement was today conveyed by Speaker Moses Wetang’ula who says that the President intends to use this constitutional platform to update the legislature and the nation on the progress and future plans of his administration. In his address, President Ruto is expected to outline the measures taken by his government to achieve national security and uphold the country’s core values. Additionally, he will have the opportunity to highlight the key achievements of the past year across various domains, including economic development, social welfare, and governance reforms.

“I wish to inform the house that I have received a message from His Excellency the President conveying that he intends to deliver the 2024 State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Thursday, November 21, 2024,” Wetang’ula said.

The State of the Nation address serves as an important annual tradition, providing the President with a formal occasion to reflect on the current state of the nation and share his vision for the way forward. This address is anticipated to set the tone for the government’s agenda in the coming year, therefore offering insights into the priorities and policies that will shape Kenya’s trajectory.

Also today, President William Ruto led a Cabinet meeting at the State House in Nairobi. This was the first Cabinet meeting for Deputy President Kithure Kindiki since taking on the second-highest position in the country. Most Cabinet members were present, except for Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Environment and CS Aden Duale, who are currently participating in the COP29 Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan.