Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetangula on, Thursday, May 4, took action after 22 opposition leaders claimed their security was withdrawn.
Wetangula directed the National Assembly leader of the majority, Kimani Ichung'wah, to escalate and resolve the issue with the Interior Ministry.
"Unfortunately, you have not provided the names of the 22 members whose security had been withdrawn. Remember, we have so many members.
"I will direct the Majority Leader to liaise with the Ministry of Interior to ensure the members are secured," Wetangula ruled.
On former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka losing their security, the speaker noted that the matter was outside his jurisdiction.
He advised the members involved to write to Ichung'wah, who will forward the issue to the Kithure Kindiki's docket.
"All these boiled down to one thing as responsible elected leaders of this country. Tone down toxic politics and conduct yourself with decorum," the speaker advised.
Ichung'wah, in response, referenced when President William Ruto's security was slashed during his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta's regime.
The Kikuyu MP questioned why the same ideology was not applied recently, adding that Ruto worked with the reduced security personnel until his term ended.
However, Ichung'wah urged the members to avoid misusing the officers.
"I take this opportunity to ask the Interior Ministry and the Inspector General of Police - if there is any member of parliament whose security has been withdrawn for any other reason - to consider reinstating them," he added.
On Tuesday, May 2, the Orange Democratic Party issued a statement on the alleged withdrawal of personal security.
The team claimed that NARC party leader Martha Karua was also affected by the impromptu changes.
"Ruto government has ordered the immediate withdrawal of security details of Raila Odinga, Martha Karua, and Kalonzo Musyoka together with those of other elected leaders in Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition," ODM announced.
