CDF debate rages as public participation phase closes

Kajiado residents queue at the NGCDF officers in Kitengela to sign forms during public participation on NG-CDF, on May 8, 2025. [Peterson Githaiga, Standard]

Public participation on the Constitutional (Amendment) Bill, 2025 came to a close on Thursday, even as questions over the legitimacy of the process characterised the undertaking.

The four-day exercise, which began on May 4 and ended on May 7, saw Members of Parliament lead delegations countrywide in giving views on whether the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF), National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) and the Senate Oversight Fund should be entrenched in the constitution.