President Ruto To Address The Nation At 2pm

President William Ruto is set to address the nation at 2pm today, Thursday, July 11, from State House, Nairobi. The announcement, made by State House Press Secretary Emmanuel Talam, has sparked widespread speculation, though the agenda remains undisclosed.

This address comes at a critical juncture, with rising anticipation of a Cabinet reshuffle—a move President Ruto promised following recent anti-government protests. These demonstrations compelled him to pledge to heed the demands of discontented Kenyans.

President Ruto To Address The Nation At 2pm

Adding to the suspense, President Ruto has hinted at dismissing select members from his advisory team. "It is something to think about, it is something that will exercise my mind. I have heard you, and it is something I will think about going into the future. That's a possibility," he remarked during a round-table discussion with digital journalists.

Today's address marks Ruto’s fourth state address in less than three weeks. On July 5, he unveiled a series of austerity measures across various government agencies to streamline the country’s budgetary expenditure. Among these measures was the suspension of the decision to fill the Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) positions. Additionally, Ruto announced the dissolution of at least 47 government bodies with overlapping mandates, with their staff to be absorbed into parent ministries.

In a bold move, Ruto also declared that the offices of the First Lady, Second Lady, and the spouse of the Prime Cabinet Secretary would no longer receive budget allocations.

As the nation awaits President Ruto’s address, the focus remains on how these anticipated changes will shape the future of Kenya’s governance and economic landscape. Stay tuned for live updates and in-depth analysis following the President’s speech.