State of the Nation Address Moved to Wednesday Next Week as Parliament Announces New Date

The State of the Nation Address, which brings together members of the National Assembly and the Senate, has been rescheduled to Wednesday next week.

The address will take place during a joint sitting of Parliament, where the President is expected to address lawmakers on the country's progress, key achievements and challenges facing the nation.

The change of date means that members of both Houses will now have to adjust their schedules to accommodate the important parliamentary event. The joint sitting provides an opportunity for legislators to listen to the President's assessment of the country's situation and his administration's priorities.

President William Ruto is expected to use the address to outline his administration's achievements, explain the challenges facing the country and highlight its development priorities.

The annual address is a constitutional requirement under Article 132 of the Constitution, which requires the President to address a special sitting of Parliament once every year.

The announcement of the revised date comes after Parliament had initially scheduled the address for Thursday, November 19, 2026. The latest update, also highlighted in a Facebook post, confirms that the event will instead take place on Wednesday, November 18.

The President's speech is expected to cover several national issues, including the economy, security, governance and the delivery of essential public services.

The address will also provide an opportunity for the Head of State to report on the measures taken by his administration to promote national values and fulfil Kenya's international obligations.

Lawmakers from both Houses will attend the special sitting, which will bring together elected representatives to listen to the President's annual report.

The rescheduling means that Parliament and other relevant offices will have to work with the revised programme ahead of the presidential address.

The event is expected to attract public attention as Kenyans await the President's account of his government's performance and plans for the country.

The Wednesday, November 18 address will therefore be an important moment for the administration to present its record to Parliament as the country continues to debate its political and economic direction.