State House, Nairobi
| State House | |
|---|---|
State House, Nairobi in 2005 | |
| 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 (118 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.