The Chairman of the Budget and Appropriations Committee in the National Assembly, Ndindi Nyoro, has appealed to the High Court to reconsider its recent ruling declaring the National Government-Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) Act 2015 unconstitutional.
The NG-CDF, established in 2003, has played a key role in funding community projects and initiatives in Kenya, especially in the education and security sectors.
Speaking to the media, Nyoro stressed the importance of the NG-CDF, emphasizing that the fund has transformed lives across the country.
“With all humility, I request the Judiciary to reconsider this ruling. There’s a misconception that NG-CDF belongs to Members of Parliament, but it’s one of the most efficiently appropriated funds in Kenya,” Nyoro stated.
The Kiharu MP highlighted the tangible impact of the fund, noting that through the NG-CDF, 112 public primary schools in his constituency have been rehabilitated.
“All classrooms in public primary schools in my constituency have been tiled thanks to the NG-CDF. It ensures the efficient rollout of vital projects, such as the construction and rehabilitation of police stations,” he said, adding that the fund should be made permanent to secure its future allocation in the budget.
Nyoro’s remarks were echoed by fellow lawmakers, including Kieni MP Njoroge Wainaina and Tetu MP Geoffrey Wandeto, who underscored the fund’s structured management and its role in providing equal access to bursaries for learners. “NG-CDF belongs to the community. It’s one of the most effective tools for development,” said Wandeto, who proposed consolidating other bursary schemes under the NG-CDF for greater efficiency.
However, the fate of the NG-CDF remains uncertain after a ruling by Justices Kanyi Kimondo, Mugure Thande, and Roselyne Aburili. They ordered the cessation of all NG-CDF projects by June 30, 2026. “We are mindful that there are ongoing projects, but they must conclude within the stated period,” the ruling stated.
