By John Mutiso
President William Ruto has arrived in Parliament for the State of the Nation Address.
Ruto, accompanied by First Lady Mama Rachel, was received by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Chief of Defence Forces General Charles Kahariri.
The Head of State then proceeded to greet the leadership of both houses, led by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, before inspecting a guard of honour mounted by the Kenya Defence Forces.
Ruto then made his way to the parliamentary chambers to deliver his address. The address is expected to outline ongoing development projects, economic strategies, and initiatives aimed at strengthening national cohesion.
Other senior government officials, including members of the diplomatic corps, are also in attendance. After the address, the President will be hosted at Parliament for a reception.
Security has been significantly heightened around Parliament.
A deployment of General Service Unit (GSU) personnel and regular police officers has been strategically stationed on key areas along routes leading to the National Assembly, including Harambee Avenue and City Hall Way.
