Wetang’ula defends NG-CDF, says fund complements counties
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has reaffirmed Parliament’s commitment to safeguarding the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) describing it as a protected public resource that directly responds to the needs of the citizens. Speaking as Chi..
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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has defended the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF), affirming Parliament’s commitment to protecting it as a vital public resource. Speaking at Pate Girls Secondary School, Wetang’ula stated the fund complements rather than duplicates the work of county governments.
- Wetang’ula emphasized that NG-CDF empowers local communities by allowing them to determine and prioritize projects, especially in education and infrastructure.
- The Speaker highlighted the fund’s impact, such as supporting schools like Pate Girls Secondary School through classroom construction and bursaries.
- He reiterated Parliament’s role in oversight to ensure public funds are used transparently and efficiently for citizens’ benefit.
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Governors Boycott Senate as Debates Continue on NG-CDF and Nairobi Governance - February 2026
The Council of Governors (CoG) has initiated a boycott of Senate oversight committees, leading to a suspension of appearances before the County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC). The CoG cited claims of extortion and harassment by some senators as the reason for the boycott, which human rights groups warned undermines accountability. In a separate matter concerning governance, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja expressed strong opposition to proposals to place Nairobi County under a Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He warned this move would lead to financial crises, referencing the period under the Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS). Meanwhile, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula defended the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF), stating that it complements rather than duplicates the work of county governments.
