Ruto set to address Nairobi County Assembly this afternoon
President William Ruto will this afternoon at 2.30 pm deliver a historic address at the Nairobi County Assembly. Security has been heightened in and around City Hall ahead of the address, which will be the first by a sitting president. The opportunity was extended to him followin..
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President William Ruto is scheduled to make a historic address this afternoon at 2:30 pm at the Nairobi County Assembly, the first by a sitting president.
- The address will provide a comprehensive update on the implementation of an Ksh80 billion cooperation pact aimed at streamlining city projects.
- Key initiatives include Ksh3.7 billion for street lights and Ksh1.5 billion for electricity connections in informal settlements by Kenya Power.
- President William Ruto will address concerns about the National Government taking over county functions, having previously stated, "There is no transfer of functions happening."
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