State House in Nairobi has undergone a sparkly renovation, which has seen the current occupants do away with the colonial look and adopt a modern flat roof aesthetic.
This follows almost two years of constant renovations and upgrades.
The brown tiled colonial roofing, have been removed and replaced with a new flat one.
This is according to photos released on January 25 after the President’s communication team shared photos of the State reception of Umaro Sissoco Embalo, the visiting
Kenyans quickly noticed the new-look State House, with many sharing diverse opinions on the revamp.
One main entrance at the house seems to have been removed in the new outlook.
Insiders said some rooms on the ground floor have been merged.
The upper floor has been turned to meeting rooms. Residential places in the area have also been renovated.
The president’s rooms were also renovated and fitted with new beds.
It is not clear how much it cost.
The Presidential abode also appears to have undergone a fresh paint job, which adds to the overall aesthetic and stately elegance
Some also have noticed that the new-look State House appears to attentively look like the White House, the official residence and workplace of the president of the United States.
Others criticized the move saying the State House is protected under the Museums law and cannot undergo such renovations.
Some have, however, expressed their approval, noting that the old State House was a ‘drab’ colonial relic whose restoration was long overdue.
Budget estimates had shown that Sh11.5 billion of the taxpayers’ revenue would be spent on 13 projects including renovation of State Houses and State Lodges situated at different locations across the country.
The estimates included the refurbishment of buildings at State House, Nairobi, estimated at Sh1.7 billion over years, with a proposed allocation of Sh250 million in the 2024/2025 budget estimate.
There has been no explanation from State House on the new structure.
