National Assembly · Afternoon Sitting

The sitting focused on procedural business, including the adoption of the Public Finance Management (Government Press Fund) Regulations 2025 and related committee reports. Hon. Cynthia Muge then delivered a supportive commentary on the President’s State of the Nation Address, highlighting infrastructure promises, ICT and agricultural initiatives, and contextualising Kenya’s recent economic growth figures. The overall tone was constructive, with members expressing appreciation for the President’s plans while noting the need for objective analysis of growth data. Hon. Wanjala urged greater use of the Kenya Defence Forces and National Youth Service for construction projects and job creation, blaming businesspeople and corruption for the country's lag. Hon. Passaris countered, stressing the importance of the private sector and foreign investment, while other members debated the state of road infrastructure in Wajir and the distribution of referral hospitals. The exchange featured procedural interjections and factual corrections, reflecting both constructive proposals and partisan tension. Members of the National Assembly largely praised President Ruto’s State of the Nation address, highlighting the strong economic growth, plans for subsidised fertilizer distribution, increased health funding and community health promoters, and major infrastructure projects such as the Rironi‑Mau Summit Road. They also expressed support for the creation of a sovereign wealth fund, the infrastructure fund, and the privatisation of Kenya Pipeline Corporation, urging collective action to implement these initiatives.