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Why MPs are reluctant to move to Bunge Tower

The building cost Sh9.6 billion by time of completion.

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by ROSA MUMANYI

News17 April 2024 - 15:16
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In Summary


  • President William Ruto is scheduled to officially open the building for use by the members after 14 years of construction.
  • However, some lawmakers now want the event cancelled even as they demanded answers from the Parliamentary Service Commission on the condition of the building.

Controversy has hit the multimillion Bunge Tower with some lawmakers now calling for the postponement of its opening.

President William Ruto is scheduled to officially open the building for use by the members after 14 years of construction.

However, some lawmakers now want the event cancelled even as they demanded answers from the Parliamentary Service Commission on the condition of the building.

The construction of the building started in 2010 with an initial budget of Sh5.89 billion.

Later, it was revised to Sh7.1 billion before being pushed to Sh9.6 billion.


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