Ruto faces test over Sh5tn transformation plan in State of the Nation Address

On November 18, 2026, President William Ruto will deliver his fourth State of the Nation Address (SoTNA) of his first term before a joint sitting of Parliament, a speech that will put his administration’s pledges and last year’s commitments under intense public scrutiny.

However, with the public weighed down by taxes and concerns over rampant corruption within the public service, among other issues, President Ruto will take stock of his administration’s milestones and setbacks over the past year while outlining his key priorities for the country ahead of the August 2027 General Election.