By John Mutiso
The National Assembly today accorded a special recognition to the retiring Chief Serjeant-at-Arms, Mr. Aloisio Nterepu Lekulo, OGW, marking the conclusion of his two-decade tenure in the Parliamentary Service Commission. Mr. Lekulo is set to officially retire on November 24, 2025.
Mr. Lekulo commenced his service in Parliament in 2006 as a Senior Serjeant-at-Arms, diligently rising through the ranks to assume the mantle of Chief Serjeant-at-Arms/Director. His time in this pivotal role has been defined by significant advancements in institutional capacity.
“He has been instrumental in enhancing specialised training for staff such as VIP training which has equipped them with skills of dealing with emerging trends in institutional security and events management,” Speaker Wetang’ula noted.
The Speaker further acknowledged the impact of these initiatives on the precincts of Parliament, stating that “These skills have gone a long way in enhancing security within the precincts of Parliament, estate management and supporting the coordination of orderly proceedings in plenary.”
Mr. Lekulo will be remembered for his leadership and commitment to the professionalisation of the Serjeant-at-Arms service. He spearheaded the initiative to register officers with prestigious international associations, including the Commonwealth Serjeant-At-Arms Association and the National Legislative Society of Serjeant-at-Arms Association-America (NLSSA), thereby benchmarking the service against global best practices. He also lent his administrative acumen as a Member of the National Assembly Board of Management (BOM), contributing to critical policy formulations.
Prior to joining the Parliamentary Service, Mr. Lekulo held a robust background in public service. Between 1996 and 2006, he served in the Provincial Administration as a District Officer in various stations, including Isiolo, Trans-Nzoia, and Laikipia.
His administrative skills were instrumental in various special duty assignments, notably overseeing security operations and land subdivision in Shartuka Division, Transmara, in 1997. In Laikipia, he was involved in establishing community lodges Tarsia, Starbed, and Lentile which have since flourished into community conservation projects.
Mr. Lekulo’s public service career also included a four-year tenure as a teacher under the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) at Garbatullah High School from 1992, where he was described as “an inspiration to many young boys in the bandit-prone region and encouraged many to pursue education.”
In his address to the Members, the Speaker Wetang’ula, expressed profound gratitude for the retiring officer’s contributions.
“Indeed, his presence today in the Speaker’s Procession was of great importance and we thank him for his diligence.”
“On behalf of the National Assembly, and that of the Parliamentary Service Commission and indeed on my own behalf, I wish to thank Mr. Lekulo for his close to two decades of service to Parliament and wish him well in his future endeavours”, the Speaker added.
