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Originally published by Kenyanstop
October 5, 2025
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Ruto Announces Construction of New State Lodge by December

This comes amid opposition over the location of the planned State Lodge and golf course...
✨ Key Highlights
President William Ruto announced plans to construct a new State Lodge in Meru Town by December 2025, aiming to establish Meru as Kenya's sixth city. This initiative is part of broader efforts to upgrade the region, with significant financial allocations for infrastructure development, though the exact location of the State Lodge remains undisclosed and has sparked environmental concerns.
- Ksh20 billion allocated for road upgrading to achieve Meru's city status.
- Ksh800 million designated for the renovation of Gakoromone market.
- The Green Belt Movement (GBM) has raised concerns about the potential construction of the State Lodge on Imenti Forest land.
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