The special sitting will begin at 2:30 p.m. in the National Assembly Main Chamber at Parliament Buildings in Nairobi. Wetang’ula notified Members of Parliament about the arrangement through a communication issued on Wednesday, November 11.
The Speaker said the President had formally communicated his intention to address legislators under Article 132(1) of the Constitution, which requires the Head of State to speak to Parliament once every year.
Wetang’ula explained that the address is part of the President’s constitutional responsibility to report on the implementation of national values and principles of governance under Article 10. The Head of State must also publish details of the measures taken and the progress achieved.
Another key requirement is reporting to the National Assembly on Kenya’s progress in meeting its international obligations. The report is then presented to Parliament for debate, allowing legislators to examine the government's performance.
National security is also expected to feature in the address. Wetang’ula cited Article 247 of the Constitution, which requires the President to provide an annual report on the state of security in the country.
The Speaker confirmed that the special sitting had been convened under the relevant constitutional provisions and Standing Order 222. He also informed MPs that the notice had been published in the Kenya Gazette.
The November 19 address will bring together members of the National Assembly and Senate for the President’s annual report on the country's affairs. It will provide an opportunity for Ruto to outline his administration’s progress, challenges and priorities while presenting reports required by the Constitution.
After the address, lawmakers will have an opportunity to debate the issues raised and assess the government's performance against its constitutional responsibilities.
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