LIVE BLOG: Ruto Addresses Nairobi MCAs
The historic visit, occurring 16 years after the inception of devolution, has been framed as a move to bridge the gap between national policy and grassroots implementation. ..
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President William Ruto made history today as the first head of state to formally address the Nairobi City County Assembly at City Hall. This landmark event, 16 years after the inception of devolution, aims to strengthen the link between national policy and local implementation.
- The President arrived around 1:00 pm and met with Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja before addressing the assembly.
- Key individuals involved include President William Ruto and Governor Johnson Sakaja.
- This historic visit is notable for being the first of its kind in Kenya and occurred 16 years after the start of devolution.
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