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July 13, 2026
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Ruto defends State House upgrade, says it is Kenya’s official address

Ruto defends State House upgrade, says it is Kenya’s official address

President William Ruto has defended the renovation of State House Nairobi and the ongoing upgrading of State Lodges across the country. The Head of State says that the works are essential for preserving national institutions and form an integral part of the government’s broader..

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President William Ruto has defended the renovation of State House Nairobi and upgrading of State Lodges nationwide, stating these are vital for preserving national institutions and Kenya’s official address.

  • The State House, built over 60 years ago, required extensive repairs due to its poor condition upon his administration's assumption of office.
  • The President emphasized that these upgrades are part of a broader government strategy to invest in infrastructure and public services across the country.
  • In contrast to an 80 million Kenyan Shilling State Lodge in Meru, the government is implementing projects worth nearly 40 billion Kenyan Shillings in the same region.

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