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February 6, 2026
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Win for MPs as Court of Appeal legalises NG-CDF Act

Win for MPs as Court of Appeal legalises NG-CDF Act

The Court of Appeal has overturned a High Court ruling that declared the NG-CDF Act unconstitutional, allowing the popular constituency development fund to continue operations...

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The Court of Appeal has overturned a High Court ruling that had declared the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) Act unconstitutional, ensuring the popular fund can continue its operations.

  • The three-judge bench, comprising Justices Daniel Musinga, Francis Tuiyott, and Aggrey Muchelule, set aside the September 2024 High Court decision.
  • The appellate judges found that the High Court erred in declaring the entire NG-CDF Act, 2015 as amended in 2022 and 2023 unconstitutional.
  • The ruling stated that the Fund does not violate devolution principles, does not create a third tier of government, and operates within the constitutional framework.

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