President William Ruto is scheduled to deliver a Special National Address this evening at 7 pm, focusing on Kenya’s long-term economic transformation. The address follows a late-night meeting at State House, Nairobi, with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, fueling anticipation for a strategic roadmap to accelerate Kenya’s development.
Ruto is expected to reference the rapid economic advancements of countries like Azerbaijan, Singapore, and China, which transformed their economies within a single generation through strategic reforms, infrastructure investment, industrialisation, and human capital development.
The President will likely emphasize Kenya’s potential to follow a similar trajectory by maintaining reforms, prudent economic management, and fostering national unity. This address is anticipated to build on commitments made during his last State of the Nation Address in November 2025.
Other Key Developments Today
- Illegal Donkey Skin Trade Report: The National Crime Research Centre (NCRC) will launch a comprehensive report on the illegal donkey skin trade at The Norfolk Hotel. The study exposes organized criminal involvement and recommends enhanced law enforcement and regional cooperation to curb the illicit trade amid ongoing government efforts to ban commercial donkey slaughter.
- NuPEA CEO to Appear Before Energy Committee: Justus Ambutsi Wabuyabo, CEO of the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency, will appear before Parliament’s Energy Committee at 10 am to discuss Kenya’s planned nuclear power plant in Siaya County. The project aims to generate 2,000 megawatts and is slated for construction beginning in 2027.
- County Governors to Address Senate Committee: Governors Paul Otuoma of Busia and Nathif Jama of Garissa will appear before the Senate Committee on National Security at 11 am to discuss firefighting capabilities and disaster management preparedness amid rising emergency incidents.
