Why new-look State House has sparked outrage instead of praise

The new look of State House Nairobi.

Controversy has erupted around State House, President William Ruto’s official residence, following the billions of shillings spent on its renovation at a time when the government is advocating for austerity measures.

Questions have also been raised regarding the legality and the wisdom of altering the exterior of a historic site that has been at the heart of Kenya’s history and governance for the past 118 years.