President William Ruto/PCSPresident William Ruto is expected to deliver a Special National Address on Kenya's future this evening at 7 pm, outlining his long-term vision for the country's economic transformation.
The address comes just hours after the President held a late-night consultation meeting with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki at State House, Nairobi.
While the details of the meeting remain undisclosed, the discussions have fueled expectations that the President will unveil a bold roadmap aimed at accelerating Kenya's journey towards becoming a first-world economy.
Ruto is expected to draw lessons from countries that have successfully transformed their economies within a single generation.
The speech is likely to highlight the experiences of Azerbaijan, Singapore and China, showcasing how nations that once grappled with poverty and underdevelopment implemented strategic reforms, invested in infrastructure, industrialisation and human capital, and emerged as global economic success stories.
The President is expected to argue that Kenya possesses similar potential and that with sustained reforms, prudent economic management and national unity, the country can chart a comparable path to prosperity.
The address is also expected to build on the commitments Ruto made during his most recent State of the Nation Address, delivered on November 20, 2025, before a joint sitting of Parliament.
In that speech, his fourth annual State of the Nation Address since assuming office in 2022, the President painted an optimistic picture of Kenya's economic trajectory despite global economic headwinds.
Among the key commitments outlined last November was the projection that Kenya's economy would grow by between 5 and 5.8 per cent in 2026, supported by declining inflation, stronger exports and improved fiscal management.
The President also highlighted progress in implementing the Social Health Authority (SHA), describing the reforms as central to expanding universal health coverage while addressing long-standing challenges in the supply of medicines through reforms at the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA).
Infrastructure development featured prominently in the 2025 address, with the government announcing an ambitious Sh5 trillion dual carriageway programme alongside continued investments in roads, affordable housing, energy and transport networks aimed at supporting long-term economic growth.
Ruto also defended the Affordable Housing Programme as a key driver of employment and urban development, saying it was creating jobs while expanding access to decent housing for thousands of Kenyans.
In agriculture, the government outlined reforms focused on increasing food production and improving farmers' incomes through subsidized fertilizer, expanded irrigation and enhanced agricultural productivity.
The President further emphasised investments in education and technical training, pledging to expand opportunities through Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions while promoting digital innovation, manufacturing and youth employment.
