Members of the National Assembly raised concerns after Nyali MP Mohamed Ali carried a gun to the chambers on Thursday evening 11 February 2020.
Elisha Odhiambo who is the MP for Gem drew the speaker’s attention to the lawmaker’s weapon.
“Mr Speaker, I have noticed that Hon Mohamed Ali is carrying something behind his back resembling a gun. If that’s true, then we are not safe,” Odhiambo stated.
These brought to attention of other MPs who questioned how the gun slipped through the tight security protocols into the chambers.
MPs are expected to deposit their guns at a safety deposit box manned by the sergeant at arms.
However, the Nyali MP defended himself by saying he forgot to deposit his gun at the security box.
“My apologies, I forgot to leave my things outside. I am a human being Mr Speaker. Allow me to surrender,” MP Ali said.
The speaker Justin while addressing the issue termed it as a terrible security lapse.
Millie Odhiambo called for stronger security measures since the country was becoming politically volatile.
“Even very well-meaning members can cause harm in the heat of the moment without intending. This should not be repeated,” she said.
“We are all very good friends when things are not heated but when things go out of hand, we become a bit of strange behaviour. We should be protected from ourselves,” sh added.
She further urged that the parliament install gun detectors to avoid such incidents.
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