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Kenya’s 2026 Economic Survey.[Courtesy, Standard]
It appears that no amount of public outrage can divert the Kenya Kwanza government from its misspending spree. Since it assumed the reins of power in 2022, promising to drastically change the fortunes of the economically downtrodden, one of the major focuses of President William Ruto’s administration has been on non-priority projects of minimal, if any, value to this class of citizens or, indeed, any other Kenyans.
One of these projects has been the refurbishment of State Houses and renovation of State lodges across the country, which continue to gobble up billions of shillings.
And as if that is not enough, the government went ahead to construct the Wajir State Lodge that was officially commissioned by President William Ruto during this year’s Madaraka Day. There is also a proposal to relocate the Nakuru State House, ostensibly due to severe congestion and limited room for expansion at its current location.
