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MPs plot to get CDF cash from Treasury after hitting a brick wall

President William Ruto makes his address during the opening of the 13th Parliament on September 29, 2022. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

Members of the National Assembly are rushing against time to have monies meant for the National Government Constituency Development Fund released to constituencies before the end of the year.

MPs drawn from Kenya Kwanza and Azimio La Umoja are all in agreement that without the funds by the National Treasury, they are doomed since it will be a tall order to be re-elected in 2027.

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