3:25 pm: President Kenyatta explains his administration's achievements on matters infrastructure. He notes that several roads have been completed in various parts of the country and many other upgraded. regarding the Standard Gauge Railway, President Kenyatta noted that the second phase is on course to completion.
3:20 pm: The president highlights progress made within the Big Four Agenda. Under the manufacturing pillar, President Kenyatta noted that his administration has given priority to local assembly of motor vehicles.
3:15 pm: President Kenyatta reports that the Kenyan economy grew by 6.1% in 2018, adding that in 2019, the economy is expected to grow by 6.3% this year.
3:10 pm: President Kenyatta applauds Kenyans who made the country proud internationally. He specifically applauds marathoner Eliud Kipchoge and teacher Peter Tabichi for putting the country on the global map.
3:09 pm: The president vows to ensure that his government will make Kenya a better place for all citizens.
"There is no turning back on government reforms aimed at improving lives of Kenya. No turning back on obligations under the Big Four Agenda, No turning back on the Building Bridges Initiative, and no turning back on the war against graft," President Kenyatta said.
3:05 pm: The Speaker welcomes President Kenyatta to address the nation.
3:02 pm: National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi recognizes invited guests that include; Deputy President William Ruto, opposition leader Raila Odinga, Chief Justice David Maraga among others.
3:00 pm: The Senate Speaker cites Article 132 of the Constitution that requires the president to address a joint seating of the National Assembly and the Senate.
2:55 pm: Speaker of the Senate Ken Lusaka kicks off the session with a prayer.
2:40 pm: President Kenyatta is received by the top leadership of the National Assembly and the Senate.
2:35 pm: President Uhuru Kenyatta arrives at Parliament and inspects a guard of honour mounted by the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF)
2:20 pm: Guests arrive at Parliament ahead of the president's address.
President Uhuru Kenyatta is this afternoon expected to deliver a state of the nation address.
The president is mandated by Article 132 of the Constitution to address a joint seating of Parliament at least once a year.
The constitution requires the president to report on measures taken and progress achieved in the realization of national values, national security, and other government obligations.