State House Stories

How billions of shillings have been splashed on State House renovations since Ruto took over in 2022
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 06, 2025

Under Ruto’s tenure alone, State House and various lodges have already spent at least Sh4.5 billion, with more funding expected in the coming financia...

Taxpayers to fund Sh2.3 billion State House, lodges facelift despite austerity measures
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 06, 2025

The National Treasury has indicated that the bulk of the Sh2.3 billion will go into rehabilitation and refurbishment works at State House, Nairobi and...

Bungoma, Kwale County Commissioners' residences declared State Lodges
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 18, 2025

The latest additions offer President William Ruto more options during his countrywide tours.

Duale to former CS Justin Muturi: There’s nothing wrong with me being close to seat of power
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 10, 2025

Despite their differing political views, CS Duale expressed a willingness to discuss the issue with Muturi.

Concerns over financial priorities as Sh8bn put into State House, lodges renovations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 14, 2025

The revelations have reignited concerns over government expenditure, especially at a time when Kenyans continue to grapple with a high cost of living

Lavish travel spending persists as MPs, State House splash Sh7.8 billion in six months
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 13, 2025

The CoB notes that MPs emerged as the highest spenders, consuming Sh3.89 billion, which represents 40.7 per cent of the total travel expenditure.

State House, NIS among 18 agencies overspending taxpayer’s money despite austerity measures
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 13, 2025

Treasury data indicates that although overall recurrent spending dropped by 7.60 per cent to Sh746 billion compared to the previous year, some agencie...

Government justifies Sh2 billion State House renovations as security project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 25, 2025

State House Comptroller Katoo Ole Metito revealed that security agencies had taken over the refurbishment projects.

Top state offices allocated Sh5 billion more for salaries, entertainment amid budget cuts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 19, 2025

The supplementary budget, tabled in the National Assembly, increases Kenya's total budget for the financial year ending June to Sh3.56 trillion from S...

State House among institutions hiring more staff without need assessment - Report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 05, 2025

The creation of offices without workload analysis contravenes legal requirements mandating that such expansions be based on comprehensive plans.

Architects want gov't to stop State House renovations citing historic value
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 03, 2025

The Nairobi State House alone has seen a facelift costing Sh1.7 billion, with Sh775 million spent by September 2024, marking 44 per cent completion of...

Billions splashed in State House upgrades despite budget cuts
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 03, 2025

The Nairobi State House alone has seen a facelift costing Sh1.7 billion, with Sh775 million spent by September 2024, marking 44 per cent completion of...

State House vs PSC: New Bill seeks to shift control of Kenya's public service
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2024

The situation is becoming increasingly complex as the Public Service Commission has long been the central body for staffing decisions across all publi...

State House to hire expert consultants for Bottom-Up Economic agenda
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 12, 2024

Since its launch in 2022, the Bottom-Up Economic Agenda has aimed to tackle economic disparity, though its progress has faced challenges.

State House among govt agencies exposed for spending billions outside approved budget
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 23, 2024

In her latest budget implementation review report, Nyakang’o disclosed that State House requested an additional Sh2.858 billion on April 9, primarily...

Milk crisis looms at State House as unpaid Sh14m debt to KCC sparks concern
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 23, 2024

State House is one of several government organisations that have failed to pay for milk supplies, owing the corporation Sh 14.62 million.

Ruto pledges support for women leaders from marginalised communities
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 22, 2024

During the meeting, President Ruto emphasised the importance of empowering women, particularly those from marginalised areas, to enhance the country's...

IG, Attorney General ordered to respond to petition seeking demos at State House
Joseph Ndunda  |  Aug 19, 2024

Professor Fred Ogola, in an affidavit to support his application, argues that several significant national events and decisions occur at the State Hou...

State House defends President Ruto's re-launch of stalled projects
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 17, 2024

Hussein emphasised that the President's commitment to completing these projects demonstrates his responsibility to the Kenyan people.

How poor communication left Ruto in tight corner
Ragow Khamis Musa  |  Aug 17, 2024

Public communication by the state mostly adopts a one-way approach, resulting in incoherent government messaging.

Petitioner wants police restrained from blocking protesters heading to State House
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 29, 2024

Prof. Ogola says past attempts at staging such processions have been considered and officially termed treasonous and against laws on protected areas,...

State House warns budget cuts could threaten its operations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 18, 2024

State lodges are places used by the President of Kenya for official and private functions.

Police remove barricades on all roads leading to State House
Michael Kirwa  |  Jul 09, 2024

The roadblocks had been in place since Thursday, June 27, 2024, following protests against the Finance Bill 2024 and calls for President Ruto’s resign...

President Ruto orders Sh177 billion budget reduction
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 05, 2024

Consequently, the additional borrowing will increase the country's fiscal deficit from 3.3 per cent to 4.6 per cent.

State to support families of deceased and the injured in anti-govt demos
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 05, 2024

While addressing the nation from the State House, he sympathised with those who got injured and are recovering, and he further expressed his condolenc...

Ruto assents to Appropriations Bill to cushion govt after rejecting Finance Bill, 2024
John Mbati  |  Jun 28, 2024

"Articles 221 and 222 of the Constitution require that the Appropriations Bill be assented to by June 30 every year to guarantee the continuity of gov...

President Ruto accredits six ambassadors
Amina Wako  |  Jun 12, 2024

In his remarks on the occasion, the president said Kenya will foster strong bilateral relations with other nations to enhance its development agenda.

State House and KAA announce public auctions of used cars, assorted items
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 28, 2024

The auctions are for items including used motor vehicles, tyres, batteries, rims, furniture, seats, and scrap metal.

Drama festival: Teens bag top award for comedy critical of life in Northern Kenya
Yassin Juma  |  Apr 14, 2024

The students from Shimbir Fatuma Mixed Secondary School in Mandera won the Best Performing ASAL Secondary School Award.

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