State of The Nation Address Stories

Government to build 50 mega dams to transform Kenya’s agriculture - Ruto
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 20, 2025

President Ruto said expanded irrigation is “the only path forward” as Kenya tackles Sh500 billion food import bill.

Ruto unveils Sovereign Wealth Fund to boost savings, infrastructure and stability
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 20, 2025

Kenya’s new Sovereign Wealth Fund aims to turn royalties and privatisation proceeds into lasting national wealth.

Ruto says public demand for affordable housing has replaced doubts with excitement
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 20, 2025

Ruto says the affordable housing programme has 230,000 units under construction, driving jobs, student accommodation, market development, and communit...

Ruto terms Hustler Fund largest financial inclusion programme since independence
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 20, 2025

Ruto said the fund has transformed access to finance, enabling 800,000 business owners to borrow up to Sh150,000 without collateral.

Ruto says fibre-optic growth powering faster eCitizen services and digital access
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 20, 2025

Ruto says Kenya has added 24,000km of fiber-optic network since 2022, creating a ‘digital superhighway’ that boosts access to services, empowers youth...

Watch: President William Ruto's State of the Nation address
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Nov 20, 2025

Expectations are high, with the public closely watching his speech on plans to ease economic pressures, address security concerns, and tackle social c...

Police tighten security ahead of President Ruto’s State of the Nation address
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2025

Police have announced that several roads near Parliament will be closed to vehicles before the address begins. Motorists were urged to plan and use ot...

President Ruto to deliver third State of the Nation address amid rising public expectations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2025

Scheduled for Thursday at 2:30 pm, the speech before a joint sitting of Parliament comes at a time when the nation is grappling with economic pressure...

President Ruto to deliver State of the Nation address on November 20
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2025

Legislators and the public are now preparing to attend the address, which provides an opportunity for the President to outline government priorities a...

Heightened security around Parliament, city roads closed ahead of Ruto's address
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 21, 2024

In anticipation of possible anti-government protests, police occupied Uhuru Highway after some activists expressed intentions to hold public demonstra...

Police warn against unauthorised protests ahead of Ruto’s State of the Nation address
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2024

The police caution comes at a time of heightened political tensions, with opposition groups and citizens voicing discontent over various issues.

President Ruto to make his State Of The Nation address next Thursday
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2024

President Ruto will address measures taken to achieve national security, and national values while also highlighting the achievements of his administr...

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