MP Munyoro warns of consequences if court bans NG-CDF kitty

By , February 2, 2026

Kigumo Member of Parliament Joseph Munyoro is hopeful that the Court of Appeal will issue a ruling that will see the retention of the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG CDF) in the much-awaited determination set for Friday, February 2, 2026.

Munyoro said the kitty has helped bring development closer to the people across the country, adding that abolishing it would be a great disservice to wananchi.

Speaking during the issuance of bursaries to secondary school students on Monday, February 2, 2026, the MP said the fund has been instrumental in supporting the education sector and other areas where resources are used to implement projects that directly benefit the public.

“We are praying that the fund will be retained so that we continue receiving money for bursaries and other development projects that cannot be undertaken by the national government,” Munyoro said.

The MP noted that the money has been used to build classrooms and other amenities in learning institutions, as well as to construct roads and other facilities for public use.

Kigumo member of parliament address the residents at Turuturu secondary school during the issuance of bursary as captured by Wanjira Njuguna. PHOTO/Wanjira Njuguna
Kigumo member of parliament addresses the residents at Turuturu secondary school during the issuance of bursary, as captured by Wangari Njuguna. PHOTO/Wangari Njuguna

“Most development at the grassroots has been implemented through the kitty, and doing away with it will negatively impact the lives of the people,” he added.

He further said the fund ensures equitable distribution of resources, which could otherwise be affected by political differences.

However, Munyoro cautioned that the government should not discriminate against areas represented by opposition leaders, noting that all citizens are entitled to development.

“These people pay taxes to the government and are therefore entitled to development regardless of their political affiliation,” he added.

In September 2024, the High Court declared the fund unconstitutional, citing violations of the principle of separation of powers and duplication of functions with devolved units.

Members of Parliament have since been fighting for the retention of the kitty, whose legal framework lapses on June 30, 2026, through constitutional amendments and an appeal against the High Court ruling.

Each of the 290 constituencies receives an allocation ranging from Sh161 million to Sh200 million for grassroots development projects.

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