The National Assembly will on November 21, 2024, host President William Ruto for the State of the Nation address.
According to a statement shared via the National Assembly’s official X account on Thursday, November 14, 2024, President Ruto’s State of the Nation address will start at 2:30 pm.
“Parliament set to host H.E President William Ruto for the State of the Nation Address to be held on Thursday, 21st November 2024 from 2.30pm,” the statement read.
Parliament set to host H.E President William Ruto for the State of the National Address to be held on Thursday, 21st November 2024 from 2.30pm. pic.twitter.com/1Hal2O61wS
— National Assembly KE (@NAssemblyKE) November 14, 2024
During the address, the Head of State is expected to outline his administration’s accomplishments.
This will mark President Ruto’s third time addressing the bicameral Parliament since taking office in 2022 following his election victory.
President Ruto made his first address in the National Assembly on September 29, 2022, when he inaugurated the 13th Parliament.
He was hosted by the parliament for the second time on November 9, 2023, in an event that fulfilled the constitutional requirement for an annual State of the Nation address.
Govt criticism
Ruto’s scheduled State of the Nation address comes at a time his administration continues to face increased criticism over unmet expectations and unfulfilled promise.
Issues on the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), the new health fund, is one of President Ruto’s programs that has sparked public concerns over healthcare accessibility.
Despite mounting criticism, the government has stood by its new healthcare model, urging Kenyans to register.
Catholic bishops on Ruto
On Thursday, November 14, 2024, the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops reprimanded President Ruto’s administration over what they claimed is perpetuating the culture of lies and failing to address the issue of abductions.
The men of cloth went all out to castigate the Kenya Kwanza administration, claiming that they have failed to uphold integrity and have resolved to spew lies on major issues affecting the nation.
“The culture of lies is swiftly replacing the integrity and respect that Kenyans deserve. Basically, it seems that truth does not exist, and if it does, it is only what the government says. Unfortunately, it seems that the Kenyans have helplessly tolerated the lies told to them constantly by the politicians. Kenyans must learn not to applaud or validate the lies that the politicians tell them, but rather must resolve to seek and be led by the truth,” the bishops stated.