[PHOTOS] Ruto addresses Nairobians after City Hall visit

*President William Ruto acknowledges greetings from Nairobians after his address to the Nairobi County Assembly on April 9, 2026/PCS*

President William Ruto on Thursday addressed Nairobi residents after delivering a speech to the Nairobi City County Assembly, marking the first time a sitting Head of State has spoken inside the chamber.

In his remarks, the President underscored the importance of collaboration between the national government and devolved units, saying Nairobi’s success is central to the country’s economic growth.

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*President William Ruto acknowledges greetings from Nairobians after his address to Nairobi County Assembly on April 9, 2026/PCS*

He highlighted ongoing infrastructure projects, housing programmes and efforts to improve service delivery within the capital, noting that reforms are aimed at easing the cost of living and restoring order in the city.

Ruto also called on leaders to put aside political differences and focus on delivering tangible results for residents, stressing accountability and efficient use of public resources.

After the session, the President stepped out to greet wananchi, drawing crowds as he reiterated his administration’s commitment to transforming Nairobi into a modern, well-managed city.

*President William Ruto acknowledges greetings from Nairobians outside Nairobi County Assembly after delivering his address on April 9, 2026/PCS*

*President William Ruto with Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and CEC members outside city hall on April 9, 2026/PCS*

*President William Ruto with Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, CEC members and other county officials outside city hall on April 9, 2026/PCS*

*President William Ruto with Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja at the balcony of city hall on April 9, 2026/PCS*

*President William Ruto with Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and MCAs in a meeting at the Nairobi city county assembly on April 9, 2026/PCS*

*President William Ruto with Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja during a tour of city hall on April 9, 2026/PCS*

*President William Ruto signs a visitors' book at city hall as Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja and his deputy James Muchiri look on on April 9, 2026/PCS*

*President William Ruto delivers his address to the Nairobi county assembly on April 9, 2026/PCS*

*President William Ruto is received by Nairobi County Assembly Speaker Ken Ngondi on April 9, 2026/PCS*

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