President Ruto’s Address to Kenyans Today
President William Ruto
President William Ruto is set to speak to the nation at 2pm today, Thursday, July 11 from State House, Nairobi.
Announcement and Anticipation
State House Press Secretary Emmanuel Talam announced the address but did not reveal its agenda. This comes amidst heightened expectations following recent anti-government protests, where President Ruto pledged to address the concerns of frustrated Kenyans.
Promises and Pledges
President Ruto previously committed to reshuffling his Cabinet and removing specific advisors. “It is something to think about, something that will occupy my thoughts. I have listened to you, and it is a matter I will consider moving forward. It’s a possibility,” he stated during discussions with digital journalists.
Frequency of Addresses
This address marks President Ruto’s fourth state communication in less than three weeks.
Austerity Measures
On July 5, President Ruto announced stringent cost-cutting measures across government agencies to align budgetary expenditures. He halted appointments to Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) positions and announced the dissolution of nearly 47 government bodies with overlapping mandates, integrating their staff into parent ministries.
Budget Allocations
Furthermore, President Ruto disclosed plans to withhold budget allocations for the offices of the First Lady, Second Lady, and the spouse of the Prime Cabinet Secretary.
