NG-CDF Stories

MPs question qualifications of NG-CDF account managers amid audit queries
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 27, 2025

They pointed to instances of misappropriation, stalled projects, unapproved reallocation of funds, and failure to provide required documents during au...

MPs fight to protect CDF funds ahead of court deadline
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 22, 2025

The proposed amendment would provide a legal foundation for the funds, ensuring their continuity beyond the High Court's ruling.

Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan hands over 50 computers to technical college
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 19, 2025

The computers were sent by President William Ruto following a request made by the MP during the President’s visit to the institution last week.

Key infrastructure projects in counties stall as governors, MPs clash over Sh10.5bn roads levy
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 18, 2025

The dispute has continued to affect service delivery in counties, with key infrastructure projects stalled due to delayed disbursement of funds.

MPs in desperate move to save NG-CDF as law experts term attempt futile
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 17, 2025

Chepkonga explained that the proposed amendments aim to safeguard the funds' role in promoting public participation in identifying development project...

MPs cry foul over delayed NG-CDF funds disbursement
Charles Adinda  |  Mar 05, 2025

The MPs questioned the government's failure to honour its commitment, pointing to Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi who had given them assurances...

Fresh row looms among MPs as senators demand involvement in budget-making
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 08, 2025

Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina supported the proposal, saying the Senate is committed to strengthening devolution by ensuring counties receive adequate...

Bursary scandals and missing receipts: MPs' use of NG-CDF money under probe
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 04, 2025

A recurring issue throughout various constituencies is the lack of proper documentation and accountability in bursary disbursements.

Lawmakers renew battle to save NG-CDF after court declared it unconstitutional
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 29, 2025

The High Court ordered that the NG-CDF be wound down by June 2026, giving the National Assembly two years to complete ongoing projects.

MPs to discuss CDF constitutionality, SHA in Naivasha retreat
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 26, 2025

Lawmakers will evaluate key finance-related legislation, including the Business Laws (Amendment) Act and the Tax Procedures (Amendment) Act, while als...

Mombasa governor wants Senate to help protect county-funded bursaries
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 13, 2024

He described education as the cornerstone of sustainable development and reaffirmed his administration's commitment to making it a priority.

Neglect hurts northern frontier's chances of proving its potential - Wajir South MP
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 09, 2024

The world today is looking at food security as the number one agenda yet we have neglected 80 per cent of this country agriculturally.

MPs push for constitutional amendment to secure constituency fund
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 07, 2024

The move comes after multiple court rulings declaring the NG-CDF unconstitutional due to its absence in the Constitution.

NG-CDF to receive Sh5 billion this week, with monthly disbursements to follow
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 03, 2024

Wetang'ula added that starting in December, Sh7 billion will be released each month until June next year.

Senate-National Assembly standoff over county revenue heads to mediation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 04, 2024

The National Assembly voted to allocate counties Sh380 billion but senators rejected this proposal.

MPs unite, stand firm against proposal to consolidate bursary schemes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 26, 2024

Only two MPs, Raphael Wanjala (Budalangi) and Mark Nyamita (Uriri) supported the motion to merge the bursaries.

Parliament pushes back on court’s CDF ruling, seeks legal reforms to preserve fund
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 24, 2024

In the ruling, the court set a deadline for the fund's operations to cease by midnight on June 30, 2026.

MPs to challenge court ruling on NG-CDF unconstitutionality
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 22, 2024

The Friday ruling stated that all projects, programmes, and activities under the fund must be halted by June 30, 2026.

Blow to MPs as High Court declares constituency fund unconstitutional
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 21, 2024

Despite the ruling, the judges acknowledged the positive impact the NG-CDF has had on local communities across the country.

Speaker Wetang'ula writes to Education Ministry over duplication of bursaries
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 23, 2024

In a letter from Clerk of the National Assembly Samuel Njoroge dated August 16, 2024, Wetang'ula expressed hope that the new policy would ensure fairn...

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