The government has commissioned two additional State Lodges in Bungoma and Kwale.
The State Lodges are to facilitate President William Ruto’s stay during his visits across the country.
In a recent gazette notice, Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen announced that the official residences of the Bungoma and Kwale County Commissioners would now serve as State Lodges, bringing the total number across the country to nine.
CS Murkomen gazettes 2 new State Lodges in Kwale ad Bungoma. Photo: Courtesy.
“It is notified for the general information of the public that the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration declares the Bungoma County Commissioner and Kwale County Commissioner’s official residences as State Lodges,” the notice read.
Other state lodges are located in Kakamega, Eldoret, Makueni, Kisumu, Kisii, Kilifi, and Nyeri.
State Lodges in Kenya are official government residences or properties designated for use by the President and senior government officials during official functions, retreats, or travels.
These lodges are strategically located in various regions and are maintained by the government, specifically the State House Comptroller’s office.
They are primarily used by the President for rest, private meetings, or official functions when away from Nairobi.
Some are also utilized by the Deputy President or other high-ranking officials under special arrangements.
