Bunge Tower is now “ready for occupation” and Members of Parliament can finally begin moving into the multi-billion-shilling building.
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula said that the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) has established that offices for members will be ready for occupation by the end of the week.
“PSC is expediting the completion of the Bunge Tower in order to bridge the deficit in office accommodation for members,” said Wetangula in a statement.
He added that occupation of the 28-story building will take place in two phases, in compliance with the Schedule of Allocation prepared by the Clerk of the National Assembly, to allow for a seamless transition.
The announcement by Mr Wetangula comes after a Citizen TV crew gained access to the building a few days ago and highlighted the plight of the project. Footage showed at least one incomplete floor that was said to be the security installations area. It is unclear if the finishes and installation have now been done.
The building, which is adjacent to parliament buildings, was meant to have been completed within just three and half years but nearly fourteen years later, it had still not been completed.
Delays have been attributed to several issues including a row over the currency to use and a dispute between the main contractor and subcontractors.
Initially, the cost was to be Ksh 5.8 billion but variations saw this shoot to 9.26 billion.
Bunge Towers comes with luxurious amenities of Kenyan legislators including a gym, a beauty parlor and a restaurant.
It will also house committee rooms where members will conduct their businesses.
Linking the offices with parliament buildings is an underground tunnel.
