According to a report by People Daily on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, the session will begin at 2:30 p.m. at the National Assembly Main Chamber in Parliament Buildings, Nairobi.
Wetang'ula informed Members of Parliament that President Ruto had communicated his intention to address the legislative arm of government in accordance with Article 132(1) of the Constitution.
The provision requires the President to address a special sitting of Parliament once every year.
The Speaker explained that the annual address is an important constitutional responsibility through which the Head of State reports on the country's governance and progress.
Under Article 132, the President is required to report on measures taken to promote national values and principles of governance outlined in Article 10 of the Constitution.
These include accountability, transparency, participation of the people, human rights, equality and good governance.
Ruto is also expected to provide information on the progress made in fulfilling Kenya's international obligations.
Another important issue is national security.
Wetang'ula reminded lawmakers that Article 247 of the Constitution requires the President to present an annual report on the state of security in the country.
This will provide Parliament with an opportunity to examine the government's assessment of security challenges and the measures being implemented to address them.
The special sitting will be conducted under Standing Order 222, which provides for special parliamentary sittings.
Wetang'ula also informed lawmakers that the notification had been published in the Kenya Gazette.
The November 19 address will bring together members of the National Assembly and the Senate for the President's annual constitutional engagement with Parliament.
It will also provide an opportunity for Ruto to account for his administration's performance and outline progress on its national commitments.
Although the specific contents of the speech have not been announced, the constitutional requirements place governance, national security and international obligations among the key areas of presidential accountability.
Following the address, Parliament will have an opportunity to debate the reports presented by the Head of State.
The sitting therefore represents an important moment for parliamentary scrutiny of the government's performance as Kenya approaches the 2027 General Election.
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