'Not our State House', Kenyans outraged over renovations

The new look of State House Nairobi after renovations. [PCS]

The facelift at State House has ignited a storm, sparking outrage over what critics term misplaced priorities and extravagance. With the country grappling with economic hardships, mounting debt, crumbling public hospitals, and dilapidated schools, questions have arisen about the government's commitment to its much-touted austerity measures.

The sleek new design of the House on the Hill, which strips away its colonial heritage for a modern flat-roof look, has further fueled criticism, with concerns about erasing historical identity.