Ruto to make historic Nairobi County Assembly address days after sealing Ksh80B deal
By Aloys Michael, April 8, 2026President William Ruto is expected to provide a comprehensive update on the implementation of the Ksh80 billion cooperation agreement signed in February between the national government and Nairobi County under Governor Sakaja Johnson.
Ruto is expected to speak to the Nairobi Assembly on Thursday, April 9, 2026, following an invitation from the MCAs, according to his Chief of Staff, Felix Koskei.
“I make reference to your letter dated Ref. No. NCCA/SPK/OP?2026/02/01 dated 18th February, 2026, inviting His Excellency the President to address the County Assembly on 9th April, 2026,” Koskei wrote in a letter addressed to Speaker Ken Ngondi.
“This is therefore to inform you that the event has been programmed accordingly on 9th April, 2026, at 2.30 pm at the Assembly Chambers, City Hall, Nairobi. You are requested to forward a brief and any other relevant information to this office for use by His Excellency.”
The landmark agreement is aimed at transforming the capital through a series of major development projects. These include drainage upgrades to address perennial flooding, end-to-end waste management and repurposing, improved street lighting in estates, recarpeting of major roads and highways, and the ongoing Nairobi River regeneration programme.
Previously, Governor Sakaja, who chairs the implementation committee, led a delegation to the State House, where they presented a progress report on the projects. The initiatives are expected to be completed within a 24-month timeline.
The forthcoming address marks a historic moment, as it will be the first time a sitting president formally addresses the Nairobi County Assembly, showing the significance of the partnership between the two levels of government in driving urban transformation.
The upcoming address is set to mark a historic milestone, becoming the first time a sitting president formally addresses the Nairobi County Assembly.
Since the introduction of devolution sixteen years ago, no head of state has addressed any of the 47 county assemblies, an unprecedented event that has prompted Nairobi MCAs to prepare for new protocols.
To comply with constitutional and statutory requirements, both Parliament and county assemblies have established Standing Orders that outline procedures for debate and discussion following addresses by the heads of the executive.
“This is the first time it is happening, and we are setting the pace. As a county assembly, we are taking this positively. It affirms that devolution is continuing. We are grateful and honoured to host the President,” County Assembly Clerk Edward Gichana said.