President William Ruto officially opened the Kes 9.6 billion Bunge Tower on Thursday morning after it was postponed last week.
Slated April 19, the launch was postponed following the tragic death of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Francis Ogolla.
Accompanied by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Speakers Moses Wetangula (National Assembly), and Amason Kingi (Senate), Ruto took a tour around the vast facility after the official launch in the company of other leaders.
Speaking during the commissioning, Kingi stated that the facility will help the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) save around Kes 400 million annually, which went to rent facilities 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," he said.
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The 28-storey building includes a gym, a beauty parlor, and a restaurant, which are luxurious amenities for Kenyan legislators.
It will also house committee rooms where members will conduct their businesses.
Linking the offices with parliament buildings is an underground tunnel, ostensibly for the security and comfort of MPs.
MPs will be expected to occupy the building in two phases; Phase one will involve moving members from KICC to the Tower or other alternative accommodation, and phase two will have MPs from Continental House occupy the tower.
