{"id":246894,"date":"2025-01-25T15:36:29","date_gmt":"2025-01-25T15:36:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/ke\/2025\/01\/25\/state-house-unveils-new-look-with-modern-flat-roof-sparking-mixed-reactions\/"},"modified":"2025-01-25T15:36:29","modified_gmt":"2025-01-25T15:36:29","slug":"state-house-unveils-new-look-with-modern-flat-roof-sparking-mixed-reactions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/ke\/2025\/01\/25\/state-house-unveils-new-look-with-modern-flat-roof-sparking-mixed-reactions\/","title":{"rendered":"State House Unveils New Look with Modern Flat Roof, Sparking Mixed Reactions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/47468fb00e2d4e31ba55dec46527019d\"\/>After more than two years of continuous renovations and upgrades, Kenya&#8217;s State House has revealed its new look. The iconic building, often referred to as &#8220;The House on the Hill,&#8221; now features a sleek, white flat roof, replacing the traditional tiled colonial-style roofing. Photos showcasing the updated structure were released on January 25, during the official State reception of Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embal\u00f3.<\/p>\n<p>Once the images were shared by the President&#8217;s communication team, many Kenyans quickly took to social media to discuss the revamped design. The changes have sparked mixed reactions, with some praising the fresh, modern appearance, while others criticized it for departing from the building&#8217;s historic charm.<\/p>\n<p>The State House, a symbol of Kenya&#8217;s presidency and history, has shed its colonial aesthetic in favor of a contemporary design. This transformation has generated heated debates among Kenyans, with opinions ranging from admiration to outright condemnation.<\/p>\n<p>One faction of Kenyans welcomed the change, applauding the modernized look and noting that it reflects the evolving identity of the nation. \u201cThis is a step towards modernizing our infrastructure and shedding off colonial remnants,\u201d one Kenyan commented.<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/93d596e365b8423a994365c3aaac0dbd\"\/><\/p>\n<p>However, the majority seemed unimpressed with the upgrade. Critics argue that historical buildings like the State House should be preserved as they are, with strict limitations on modifications. Many felt that the flat roof diminished the character and historical significance of the building.<\/p>\n<p>On social media, one disgruntled Kenyan remarked, \u201cThere should be legal protections for historical buildings like State House. This new look is hideous. Must every State House resemble the one in Kilgoris? Nairobi deserved better.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Others echoed this sentiment, arguing that such renovations strip away the legacy and identity of iconic landmarks. Some questioned the purpose of the overhaul, suggesting that funds could have been used for more pressing national needs instead of altering a structure deeply rooted in Kenya&#8217;s history.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After more than two years of continuous renovations and upgrades, Kenya&#8217;s State House has revealed its new look. The iconic building, often referred to as &#8220;The House on the Hill,&#8221; now features a sleek, white flat roof, replacing the traditional tiled colonial-style roofing. 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