Why EALA MP Simon Mbugua was barred from hotel press conference

East African Legislative Assembly member Simon Mbugua after he was denied access to a city hotel. [Willis Awandu, Standard]

An East African Legislative Assembly MP was yesterday blocked from addressing a press conference at a city hotel.

Simon Mbugua said he had on Friday paid Sh30,000 to reserve a room for the function but was informed on Saturday that the booking had been cancelled due to security concerns.