Wetang'ula Reveals Plans to Enhance the Security of MPs

Wetangula said the planned area to be secured will be dubbed Bunge Towers

National Assembly Speaker and Chairman of the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) Dr Moses Wetangula has revealed plans to secure precincts of the National Assembly and the Senate.

In a statement on Monday February 19, Wetang’ula said that the planned area to be secured will be dubbed Bunge Towers.

The Speaker explained that the move is aimed at enhancing the security of the two Houses of Parliament, providing adequate office space for Members and staff and ensuring smooth traffic flow among others.

“Today, I chaired a session of the PSC Commissioners and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja aimed at briefing the Nairobi City County Government on PSC’s ambitious plans to secure Parliament Buildings and its surroundings,” said Wetang’ula.

During the meeting held at Parliament Buildings, the leaders deliberated on how to collaborate with Nairobi City County to facilitate smooth securing of the proposed Bunge Towers area.

“We have involved the City County in our new plan because they have a role to play in ensuring smooth completion of the project,” said the Speaker.

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula with Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja during the meeting to secure the Parliament Houses. — National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula with Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja during the meeting to secure the Parliament Houses. PHOTO/Parliament.

Wetang’ula Tours Bunge Towers

Later Speaker Wetang’ula led the team in touring the proposed Bunge Towers area.

According to the new plan, the area that incorporates both Houses and offices for Members and staff and parking area will undergo a major facelift.

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Other Leaders Present

The Speaker was accompanied by PSC Commissioners Johnstone Muthama, Likoni MP Mishi Mboko, Mavoko MP Patrick Makau and Rachel Ameso.

Other officials who attended the meeting were Secretary to PSC and Senate Clerk Jeremiah Nyegenye and his National Assembly counterpart Samuel Njoroge, Director General, Joint Services Clement Nyandiere, Senior officers from both Houses and Nairobi City County.

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PSC Gala Dinner

This comes after Wetang’ula hosted the fifth and sixth PSC for a gala Dinner in Naivasha, Nakuru County on Saturday, February 17.

The gala dinner was a culmination of a successful two-days retreat for the Commission.

The retreat brought together the members of the fifth and sixth PSC where the Exit Report of the fifth Commission was presented and adopted.

Speaking during the dinner gala, Wetang’ula, said that he was glad to host the 8th Attorney General, Justin Muturi and members of the fifth Commission to the auspicious dinner.