Government makes final decision on Ruto's Weston hotel

The National Land Commission has established that Deputy President William Ruto’s Weston Hotel is built on public land but will not order it to be demolished.

In a decision causing a storm between the NLC and the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, the commission wants Ruto compelled to pay for the 0.773ha plot opposite Wilson Airport at the current market rate. Last year it was valued at Sh300 million.

But KCAA, which is Kenya’s air travel regulator, insists the four-star hotel should be torn down because it is compromising safety.

The authority says buildings near the airport should not be higher than two storeys but the Weston has five floors.

Ruto also failed to secure necessary approvals from KCAA.