The 2026 State of the Nation Address has been scheduled for Thursday, November 19. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula confirmed the date. He informed MPs of the special sitting on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
The President signalled his intention to address Parliament. Wetang'ula said Ruto had conveyed the plan in writing. The address is required by Article 132(1) of the Constitution.
Lawmakers will gather at 2:30 p.m. in the National Assembly Main Chamber. The venue is Parliament Buildings in Nairobi. Attendance is expected from members of both Houses.
The Constitution requires the Head of State to report yearly to the legislature. The speech is meant to hold the government accountable for its record. Priorities and challenges are also expected to feature.
Article 132 also demands a report on national values and principles of governance. Those principles are listed in Article 10. The President must publish the steps taken and the progress made.
Kenya's international obligations must also be reported on. That report is submitted to the National Assembly, where it is debated. Security is another required subject for the address.
Article 247 obliges the President to deliver an annual security report. The speech therefore gives Ruto a platform to outline the country's security situation. Government measures to tackle threats will likely be detailed.
Speaker Wetang'ula cited Standing Order 222 when calling the sitting. The rule governs special sittings of Parliament. Notice of the sitting has already been published in the Kenya Gazette.
The debate that follows the speech may shape future policy. Lawmakers will weigh the government's reported performance. The sitting is more than a ceremonial appearance.
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