Wednesday, May 13, 2026 - Renowned Kenyan architect, Professor Alfred Omenya, has sparked heated debate online after sharing his candid opinion on the newly renovated State House Nairobi.
Posting side-by-side photos of the old and new-look State
House on X, Prof. Omenya did not hold back in his criticism.
“I am a Professor of Architecture. I have been a judge for
Commonwealth Association of Architects Awards, International Union of
Architects Awards, Asia Architecture Awards, AAK-Crown Architecture Awards,
etc.”
“Feel free to ignore my opinion. The new State House is
plain MEDIOCRE!” he wrote.
His remarks have fueled mixed reactions among Kenyans, with
some praising the modern facelift while others argue that the former design had
a more iconic and timeless appeal.
According to 2025 budget documents, President William Ruto allocated between Ksh
800 million and Ksh 895 million for renovations at State House Nairobi.
The funds are said to be part of a broader Ksh 2.3 billion facelift plan targeting State House and other presidential lodges across the country.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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