A fresh online storm has erupted after popular online architect Boss Yator shared photos purportedly showing the interior of the newly renovated State House, sparking sharp reactions from Kenyans across social media.
Yator, known for his bold architectural takes and unfiltered opinions, set off the debate after posting the images and inviting the public to weigh in on the facelift.
The photos featured William Ruto seated inside State House alongside a controversial guest, drawing immediate attention online.
In his post, Yator captioned the images:
“Newly renovated statehouse interiors. Hit or Miss Let’s not discuss that fat guy, i hear ni scammer.”
Despite his attempt to steer the conversation toward architecture, many Kenyans could not ignore the individual seated next to the President.
Some netizens humorously insisted that the “elephant in the room” deserved attention.
Kiptoo Keror wrote:
“Leave alone the interior. Let’s talk about the elephant in the room.”
Shem Muikia echoed the sentiment, posing:
“So you don’t want us to talk about the elephant in the room?”
However, beyond the distraction of the guest, a large section of Kenyans focused squarely on the renovation itself, and many were unimpressed.
Arap Argui critiqued the design choices, saying:
“Miss….lighting and interior wall colour should compliment our skin tone…look at obamas oval office wall colour it matched his skin tone.”
Others compared the look to local establishments, with Godfrey Osiako remarking:
“Looks like interiors za Weston Hotel.”
Several comments pointed to the overall feel of the redesign. Samuel Mwai observed:
“Looks kind of cold.”
Chanille Debs was even more blunt in her assessment:
“Looks synthetic
Miss.”
The criticism quickly evolved into a broader conversation about necessity and cost.
Many Kenyans argued that the previous State House interior already carried the dignity and heritage expected of such a symbolic building, questioning why renovations were undertaken in the first place.
A significant number of netizens accused William Ruto and his administration of misusing taxpayers’ money on what they termed as a non-essential project, especially amid ongoing economic pressures facing citizens.
“The old State House was just fine,” one user commented, reflecting a widely shared sentiment that the renovation was unnecessary.
While a minority defended the facelift as part of routine maintenance and modernization, their views were largely overshadowed by the wave of criticism online.
As the debate continues, the controversy surrounding the State House renovation underscores growing public scrutiny over government spending, with Kenyans increasingly demanding accountability and value for money in national projects.
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