The Treasury has disbursed Sh5 billion to the NG-CDF. It will release Sh42 billion in Sh7 billion monthly instalments from January to June 2025.
This addresses delays that disrupted projects and bursary allocations, causing concerns among MPs.
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula confirmed the disbursement. He stated that Treasury CS John Mbadi assured monthly releases until the full amount is cleared. Each of Kenya’s 290 constituencies receives Sh137 million annually under the NG-CDF. These funds support school construction, police stations, and bursaries for needy students.
The NG-CDF allocation for 2024/25 is Sh54.777 billion, up from Sh53.53 billion in the previous year. Last year’s supplementary budget added Sh4.4 billion, raising the total to Sh57.9 billion.
Of this, Sh3.4 billion went to Junior Secondary School infrastructure, while Sh1 billion supported Nairobi constituencies.
Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah urged MPs to submit project proposals before December 6. Only 90 constituencies have done so.
He warned that delays in submissions could block access to funds, affecting bursaries as schools reopen in January.
Mr. Wetang’ula reassured MPs that all 2023/24 arrears were cleared. He praised CS Mbadi for delivering the confirmation letter to Parliament personally. He said this showed the Treasury’s commitment to resolving delays.
However, he cautioned MPs about inaccurate financial returns from NG-CDF committees, which had caused past disruptions.
The NG-CDF is crucial for grassroots development. It funds school and police station construction, among other projects. Monthly disbursements aim to ensure smooth implementation and build public confidence in government services.
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