State House | |
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Former names | Government House |
General information | |
Architectural style | Palladian, Neoclassical |
Address | State House Road P.O Box: 40530-00100 Nairobi, Kenya. |
Coordinates | 1°16′58″S 36°48′00″E / 1.28278°S 36.80000°E |
Current tenants | William Ruto |
Completed | 1907 (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.