Ruto in Parliament for State of the Nation Address

President William Ruto arrives in Parliament for the State of the Nation Address on November 20, 2025/EZEKIEL AMING'A

President William Ruto arrives in Parliament for the State of the Nation Address on November 20, 2025./EZEKIEL AMING'A

President William Ruto has arrived in Parliament for the State of the Nation Address.

Ruto, accompanied by First Lady Mama Rachel, was received by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Chief of Defence Forces General Charles Kahariri.

The Head of State then proceeded to greet the leadership of both houses, led by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, before inspecting a guard of honour mounted by the Kenya Defence Forces.

President William Ruto arrives in Parliament for the State of the Nation Address on November 20, 2025./EZEKIEL AMING'A

Ruto then made his way to the parliamentary chambers to deliver his address. The address is expected to outline ongoing development projects, economic strategies, and initiatives aimed at strengthening national cohesion.

President William Ruto arrives in Parliament for the State of the Nation Address on November 20, 2025./EZEKIEL AMING'A

Other senior government officials, including members of the diplomatic corps, are also in attendance. After the address, the President will be hosted at Parliament for a reception.

Security has been significantly heightened around Parliament.

A deployment of General Service Unit (GSU) personnel and regular police officers has been strategically stationed on key areas along routes leading to the National Assembly, including Harambee Avenue and City Hall Way.

President William Ruto arrives in Parliament for the State of the Nation Address./SCREENGRAB

The measures are part of standard security protocols observed whenever the President delivers an address in Parliament.

Motorists and pedestrians have been advised to use alternative routes, as certain roads around the Parliament precinct have been temporarily closed.

Traffic marshals and officers on foot could be seen guiding vehicles to ease congestion and maintain smooth movement in surrounding areas.