National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi have announced a special sitting of both houses on Thursday, November 20, 2025, when President William Ruto will deliver his annual address to the nation.

The notice, jointly signed by Wetang’ula and Kingi, indicates that the session will commence at 2:30 pm in the National Assembly Chamber, Main Parliament Buildings, Nairobi.

Parliament notice

According to the notice dated November 11, 2025, the special sitting is convened in accordance with Article 132 (1)(b) of the Constitution, which mandates the President to address a Special Sitting of Parliament at least once every year.

“Following a notification by His Excellency Hon. William Samoei Ruto, PhD, C.G.H., President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces, the Speakers of the National Assembly and the Senate have convened a special sitting of the Houses of Parliament,” the notice reads in part.

The Constitution and respective Standing Orders of both Houses require the Speakers to notify Members of Parliament of the place, date, and time of the sitting convened under Article 132(1)(b).

President Ruto’s address is expected to outline the government’s progress over the past year, key policy priorities, and plans for the coming year. Traditionally, such an address provides updates on the nation’s economic performance, governance, development agenda, and social welfare programmes.

Ruto in Makueni

While commissioning the Kasikeu and Mikuyuni Bridges in Makueni County on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, Ruto said his administration is implementing infrastructure development projects that meet the immediate needs of the citizens, unlocking the economic potential of the country’s rural communities, and driving inclusive growth.

”Our goal is to ensure that every part of our country, including Makueni County, where development has lagged behind for far too long, is not left behind as we work to transform Kenya into a prosperous nation,” Ruto said.

Later, the Head of State presided over the issuance of 2,140 title deeds to residents of Kasikeu, resolving long-standing land ownership challenges in the region.

Meanwhile, this will be President Ruto’s fourth address to the Thirteenth Parliament since taking office in 2022. Lawmakers, government officials, and invited dignitaries are expected to attend the highly anticipated session.