×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Fearless, Trusted News
★★★★ - on Play Store
Read on the App

Mixed reactions after President Ruto's State of the Nation Address

President William Ruto makes his State of the Nation address at Parliament, Nairobi. November 20th,2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

President William Ruto’s third State of the Nation Address on Thursday, November 20, has sparked a mix of praise, skepticism, and criticism from Kenyans.

While the President highlighted achievements in infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture, and economic recovery, many questioned whether the figures and promises reflect realities on the ground.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in