The Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing has launched a comprehensive inquiry into deteriorating infrastructure and rising safety risks at Wilson Airport, amid growing concerns from aviation stakeholders and recent accident reports.

The move follows a request for a formal statement by Godfrey Osotsi during a Senate sitting on March 12, 2026, seeking urgent clarification on the state of the airport’s infrastructure and safety systems.

Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Hon. Kipchumba Murkomen has called for reforms to strengthen the security apparatus of legislative institutions, enhanced training and legal protections for Serjeant at Arms, citing the 2024 invasion of Parliament as a turning point.

Speaking during the 3rd National Conference of Serjeant-at-Arms, CS Murkomen described the invasion of Parliament on June 25, 2024, as a defining moment that exposed vulnerabilities within Kenya’s democratic institutions.

Kenya’s efforts to address gender inequality, child protection and cultural development are under growing strain, Senators have heard, as funding gaps, shifting social pressures and weak programme coordination threaten key priorities. 

The Clerk of the Senate, Mr. Jeremiah Nyegenye, has called for enhanced professionalism, collaboration and adaptability among Serjeant-at-Arms to strengthen legislative institutions amid evolving challenges.

Speaking at the 3rd National Conference bringing together Serjeants-at-Arms from the Senate, National Assembly, and County Assemblies, the Clerk underscored the critical role these officers play in ensuring the smooth functioning of parliamentary business.

The Clerk of the National Assembly, Mr. Samuel Njoroge has urged Serjeant-at-Arms officers to strengthen coordination, security preparedness and professionalism as legislative institutions amid evolving security, technological and political challenges.

Speaking during the 3rd National Conference of Serjeant-at-Arms in Machakos County, Mr. Samuel Njoroge said the forum comes at a critical time, with about 500 days to the polls, calling for early institutional preparedness across both national and county legislatures.

The Parliament of Kenya is proud to host the 3rd National Conference of Serjeant-at-Arms in Machakos County.

From medieval traditions to 21st-century security, the role of the Serjeant-at-Arms has evolved into a sophisticated pillar of our legislative process. This year, officers from the Senate, National Assembly, and County Assemblies across the country are gathering to evolve even further.