State House, Nairobi

State House
State House, Nairobi in 2005
Map
Former namesGovernment House
General information
Architectural stylePalladian, Neoclassical
AddressState House Road
P.O Box: 40530-00100
Nairobi, Kenya.
Coordinates1°16′58″S 36°48′00″E / 1.28278°S 36.80000°E / -1.28278; 36.80000
Current tenantsWilliam Ruto
Completed1907 (117 years)
Design and construction
Architect(s)Herbert Baker

State House is the official residence of the president of Kenya. It was the prime minister's residence from independence until 12 December 1964 when Kenya became a republic. As the prime minister's position was abolished, it has been the official residence of the president ever since.