Raila Odinga Calls for NGCDF Transfer to Counties at Devolution Conference - August 2025
At the devolution conference in Homa Bay, Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga urged the National Assembly to transfer Constituency Development Fund (CDF) and National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) monies directly to county governments. Odinga argued that the centralized control of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NGCDF) undermines the spirit of devolution. In contrast, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula defended the NGCDF, asserting its continued importance for development. The four-day conference concluded with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki addressing delegates from all 47 counties. During the conference, Raila also voiced support for increased funding to counties and backed President Ruto's stance against corruption.
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Kongamano la ugatuzi limekamilika Homa Bay
The four-day devolution conference in Homa Bay has officially concluded, with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki addressing delegates from all 47 counties today. Kindiki reiterated the positions of President William Ruto and Raila Odinga on corruption.
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula defends the NGCDF
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has defended the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NGCDF). He asserts its continued importance for development, despite ongoing calls for its abolition.
Raila urges MPs to hand CDF, NGAAF funds to counties
During the devolution conference, Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga urged the National Assembly to transfer Constituency Development Fund (CDF) and National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) monies directly to county governments.
Raila Odinga urges NGCDF transfer to counties, citing centralised power and undermined devolved unit
Raila Odinga, a prominent political figure, has called for the immediate transfer of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NGCDF) to county governments. He argues that the centralized control of NGCDF undermines the spirit of devolution in Kenya.
Raila aunga mkono Ruto dhidi ya ffisadi | Ataka ugatuzi kuboreshwa
ODM leader Raila Odinga has voiced support for devolution while advocating for increased funding to county governments. Speaking at an ongoing devolution conference in Homa Bay County, Raila also appeared to back President William Ruto's stance against corruption.