President Ruto Officially Opens Bunge Tower

By
John Mutiso
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President William Ruto finally opened the Ksh.9.6 billion Bunge Towers on Thursday morning, following a postponement last week.

The initial launch date of April 19 was pushed forward due to the tragic death of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Francis Ogolla.

Ruto, accompanied by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Speakers Moses Wetangula (National Assembly) and Amaso Kinngi (Senate), took a tour of the vast facility following the official launch, along with other leaders.

Speaker Kingi stated that the facility will save the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) approximately Ksh.400 million per year in facility rental fees for parliamentary meetings.
 “This predicament fully justified the need for an office block that presents a full work environment with all essential amenities within reach and also meets the standards of a modern workstation ideal for our legislators,” said Kingi.
The 28-story building provides Kenyan legislators with a variety of luxurious amenities, including a gym, a beauty parlour, and restaurant.

It will also have committee rooms where members can conduct their business.

An underground tunnel connects the offices to the Parliament buildings, ostensibly for MPs’ security and comfort.

MPs are expected to occupy the building in two phases: phase one will involve relocating members from KICC to the Tower or other alternative accommodations, and phase two will see MPs from Continental House occupy the tower. 

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