Alarm as MPs Find Leaking Roof at State House
The facility was flagged for having several vulnerabilities...
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An alarming report from the Administration and Internal Security Committee of Parliament revealed that Nakuru State House is in deplorable condition, suffering from a leaking roof and inadequate security. This discovery raises concerns about the use of Ksh240 million allocated for upgrades between 2021 and 2023.
- The Parliamentary Committee found the presidential residence has flawed amenities, including a leaking roof and inadequate security systems.
- committee chair Gabriel Tongoyo confirmed the assessment following a visit to review refurbishment progress.
- State House Hospitality Manager Julius Kiptoo cited structural, technical challenges, and budgetary limitations affecting refurbishment efforts, with leakages being a critical concern.
- The findings will be presented to Parliament for debate, potentially leading to inclusion in the supplementary budget, despite a recent Ksh3.81 billion increase in the overall State House budget.
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