National Government Constituencies Development Fund Stories

Auditor General flags Sh1.3 billion in unsupported CDF spending
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 25, 2025

In her report, Gathungu said the expenditure lacked supporting documents and schedules, raising concerns about accountability in the use of public fun...

Audit exposes Sh495 million in abandoned NG-CDF projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 15, 2025

In 18 constituencies, completed projects valued at Sh101.1 million had not been put to use, with the report describing this as wasteful expenditure an...

MPs blame fund managers for NG-CDF misuse, reject Auditor-General’s claims
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 29, 2025

In her 2023/2024 financial year report, Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu attributed the alleged mismanagement to MPs—an assertion legislators have now d...

Report: Kamukunji, Mathare among constituencies that backed entrenchment of NG-CDF into the law
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 09, 2025

The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025, seeks to formally entrench the NG-CDF, NGAAF, and Senate Oversight Fund in the Constitution by amend...

Treasury disburses Sh68 billion to NG-CDF board, clearing all outstanding arrears
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 08, 2025

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced the disbursement via his official X account, confirming that the release includes Sh13 billion owed fr...

NG-CDF slashed by Sh12 billion in supplementary budget, raising concerns over projects, bursaries
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 30, 2025

The Sh12 billion cut comes as the Treasury adjusts allocations to cope with rising debt repayment obligations and lower-than-expected tax collections.

Court declines to bar Parliament from forwarding NG-CDF Bill to President
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 21, 2025

The proposed Bill seeks to entrench the NG-CDF, the Senate Oversight Fund, and the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) into the Consti...

Newly established National Government Administration Police Unit begins operations under command of Charles Mutuma
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 06, 2025

Mutuma holds a Master of Arts in Security Management and Police Studies, as well as a Master of Arts in Leadership and Security Management. He is curr...

Woman Reps decry Sh500 million NGAAF budget cut, call for action
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 29, 2025

While Mbadi confirmed that Sh1.1 billion owed to the fund had been released recently, the move still left many lawmakers dissatisfied with the decisio...

MPs bullish over NG-CDF, vow to make it legal despite fresh pressure over fund’s legality
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 22, 2025

Orange Democratic Movement party leader Raila Odinga also wants MPs to keep off the NG-CDF, expressing his displeasure with their numerous demands to...

Senators urge improved terms, protection for village elders and Nyumba Kumi leaders
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 11, 2025

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei led the calls, saying that village elders and Nyumba Kumi leaders should be given the same recognition and opportunitie...

CS Murkomen says vehicle shortage for police, administration officers fueling insecurity in Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 11, 2025

As part of a broader initiative to reduce fuel costs and improve mobility, NGAO officers in Kilifi and other towns will be provided with 1,000 electri...

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...

Millions allocated, but hundreds of new administrative units remain dormant
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 16, 2025

MPs expressed frustration over the non-operational units, some of which were inaugurated as early as 2022 but remain unused due to a lack of funding.

Budget slash threatens security, National Government Administration operations - Interior Ministry
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 25, 2025

Out of the Sh15.44 billion request, Sh1 billion was earmarked for confidential expenditures related to security operations.

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.

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.

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.

NGAO targets to register 12 million Kenyans for Universal Health Coverage – CS Kindiki
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 25, 2024

The Interior boss stressed the importance of clear and simple messaging from the Ministry of Health to ensure that the information reaches people at t...

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.

Interior Ministry proposes monthly allowances for village elders in new Bill
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 11, 2024

Kindiki said the Bill seeks to recognise village elders as National Government Administrative Officers, proposing payment of allowances as determined...

Govt sets aside Sh2.7 billion annual budget for village elders' salaries
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 21, 2024

Expressing confidence in having the elders on the government payroll, PS Omollo said the resources required are manageable.

Education ministry tasked to work with NG-CDF to rehabilitate schools damaged by floods
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 02, 2024

At least 1,967 schools are reported to have been affected by the floods as reported by the Ministry of Interior on May 2, 2024.

Kenya Power teams up with administrative officers in Mandera on electrical safety awareness
Adan Mohamed  |  Apr 25, 2024

NGAO representatives were trained in identifying and reporting faulty power lines during the rainy season.

Secondary school at Isiolo-Meru border grapples with strained facilities
Waweru Wairimu  |  Mar 28, 2024

The institution, like many others in Isiolo, does not have a title deed putting its 10-acre land at the risk of being grabbed as defrauders salivate f...

State increases school bursaries under the Constituencies Development Fund
Dennis Tarus  |  Dec 11, 2023

The additional funds will also cater for school feeding programmes, especially in drought-stricken areas.

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