Faith Masita
The government has announced plans to enhance the security of Kenya’s legislative institutions by integrating Sergeants-at-Arms from Parliament and County Assemblies into county security structures and facilitating paramilitary training to boost their operational capacity.
Speaking during the opening of the 3rd National Sergeants-at-Arms Conference in Machakos County, a senior Ministry official emphasized that Parliament and the 47 County Assemblies remain central pillars of national unity, governance, and democratic expression, and must be adequately protected.
“Our two Houses of Parliament and the 47 County Assemblies are symbols of national unity and dignity. The Sergeants-at-Arms who serve in them are indispensable to the integrity of our democracy,” the official said.
“Our two Houses of Parliament and the 47 County Assemblies are symbols of national unity and dignity. The Sergeants-at-Arms who serve in them are indispensable to the integrity of our democracy,” the official said.
The Ministry noted that safeguarding legislative institutions is directly linked to national stability, given their role as representative bodies of the people.
“The security of our legislatures, as the representative houses of the people, is critical to national stability. As a Ministry, we are committed to coordinated, multi-agency support for Parliament and County Assemblies,” the official added.
“The security of our legislatures, as the representative houses of the people, is critical to national stability. As a Ministry, we are committed to coordinated, multi-agency support for Parliament and County Assemblies,” the official added.
As part of the new measures, Sergeants-at-Arms will be incorporated into county security teams to enhance coordination with other security agencies, while structured paramilitary training will be introduced to better prepare them for emerging threats.
“We will integrate County Assembly Sergeants-at-Arms into county security teams and facilitate their paramilitary training, among other measures, to fully equip them for this vital role,” the official stated.
“We will integrate County Assembly Sergeants-at-Arms into county security teams and facilitate their paramilitary training, among other measures, to fully equip them for this vital role,” the official stated.
The conference, held at PrideInn Plaza, brought together key figures from Kenya’s legislative institutions and security sector to deliberate on strengthening institutional safety and operational effectiveness.
Among those in attendance were former Senate Speaker Ekwee Ethuro, Clerk of the National Assembly Samwel Njoroge, Senate Clerk Jeremiah Nyegenye, and the Patron of the Sergeants-at-Arms, Samson Sorobit.
The annual conference serves as a platform for legislative security personnel to review emerging risks, share best practices, and align on strategies to safeguard Kenya’s democratic institutions.
