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State House renovations risk losing our history, architects say

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

The Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) has raised concerns over renovations at State House, Nairobi, warning that the changes compromise its historical and cultural significance.

In a statement on Monday, February 3, AAK acknowledged the need for renovations to maintain the building's structural integrity, but criticised the extent of the modifications.

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