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August 15, 2025
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Wetangula dismisses Raila's call for CDF to be surrendered to counties

Wetangula dismisses Raila's call for CDF to be surrendered to counties

Wetangula dismisses Raila's call for CDF to be surrendered to counties..

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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has rejected Raila Odinga’s proposal to transfer the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) to county governments. Wetangula asserts that the NG-CDF remains vital for grassroots and national development, particularly in improving education infrastructure.

  • Wetangula highlighted the fund's role in constructing facilities like the new tuition block at St. Veronica Ranje R.C. Comprehensive School in Kanduyi Constituency.
  • The Speaker noted that Parliament had enshrined the fund in the Constitution following a court ruling.
  • Raila Odinga, speaking at the devolution conference, maintained his call for all funds managed by NG-CDF and NGAAF to be surrendered to counties for efficiency and better service delivery.

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