Ruto Orders Demolition of Section of State House
President Ruto made the announcement while addressing Nairobi MCAs, where he listed a raft of measures to address drainage challenges in the city...
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President William Ruto has ordered the demolition of a section of the State House perimeter wall in Nairobi due to encroachment on protected riparian land.
- The demolition is to reclaim at least 15 metres of land from the high water mark along the Kirichwa Kubwa River.
- The directive was issued by a multi-agency government team tasked with reclaiming riparian reserves.
- The Head of State confirmed the order at the Nairobi County Assembly on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
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Ruto Makes Historic Address to Nairobi County Assembly - April 2026
President William Ruto made history as the first head of state to formally address the Nairobi City County Assembly at City Hall. This landmark event occurred 16 years after the inception of devolution and aimed to strengthen the link between national policy and local implementation. Prior to the address, a crowd of Kenyans gathered outside City Hall in anticipation of the President's arrival. Key roads in Nairobi's Central Business District experienced temporary disruptions on Thursday, April 9, due to security arrangements for Ruto's engagements. Meanwhile, President Ruto ordered the demolition of a section of the State House perimeter wall in Nairobi due to encroachment on protected riparian land.
