Treasury to Release Ksh.5 Billion for NG-CDF by Thursday

Treasury to Release Ksh.5 Billion for NG-CDF by Thursday.

The National Treasury has pledged to disburse Ksh.5 billion for the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) by Thursday this week.

This commitment was communicated to MPs by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, who confirmed receiving a letter from Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi detailing the disbursement schedule.

The Treasury assured that Ksh.5 billion would be released before MPs proceed on their long recess. From December to June next year, the Treasury plans to disburse Ksh.7 billion monthly.

Wetangula emphasized that between January and June 2025, the same amount would be allocated each month, ensuring continuity of projects.

The Speaker informed MPs that all arrears for the 2023/2024 financial year had been cleared, encouraging them to use the recess period to focus on developmental projects in their constituencies.

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National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah urged MPs to expedite the submission of NG-CDF project proposals to the fund board. He highlighted that early submission would facilitate timely approval and disbursement of funds for various projects.

Ichung’wah added that the Treasury CS had assured the disbursement of Ksh.7 billion by the end of December to ensure bursary allocations are ready when schools reopen in January.

Support for Junior Secondary Classrooms

The NG-CDF funds will also support the construction of Junior Secondary School (JSS) classrooms.

Of the allocated funds, Ksh.7.8 billion will finance the construction of 5,000 classrooms, complementing Ksh.11 billion from the Ministry of Education earmarked for building 11,000 additional classrooms.

The Ministry affirmed that these projects would be completed by January 2025 and assured there would be no duplication in schools where it had already undertaken similar work.

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Despite the fund’s critical role, its future faces legal hurdles. In September, a three-judge bench declared the NG-CDF unconstitutional, citing violations of the principle of separation of powers. The judges also faulted the National Assembly for failing to consult the Senate.

The ruling by Justices Kanyi Kimondo, Mugure Thande, and Roselyne Aburili specified that the fund’s projects, programs, and activities must cease operations by June 30, 2026.

However, the judges noted that an abrupt closure would not serve the nation’s or justice’s interests.

Treasury to Release Ksh.5 Billion for NG-CDF by Thursday.

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