The government reports that 61 per cent of eligible Junior Secondary School (JSS) students have enrolled in Senior Secondary School, as nationwide placement continues. In a statement on Sunday, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration (MINA) said reporting timelines were extended after consultations with stakeholders to address challenges faced …
Read More »MPs Propose Additional Ksh.13B for NG-CDF
MPs are pushing to increase the NG-CDF allocation by an additional Ksh.13 billion despite the country’s financial challenges. The National Assembly’s Budget and Appropriation Committee is reviewing proposed amendments to the NG-CDF Act, which would boost the fund available to MPs. Wajir East MP Aden Daud’s amendments suggest changes to …
Read More »Faith Gitau Defends Bursary Fund, Calls for Increased Allocation
As students prepare for their third term, at least 600 underprivileged learners in Nyandarua County have received support from the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) bursaries. These students, many from impoverished families or those with disabilities, benefit significantly from this financial aid. Nyandarua County Woman Representative Faith Gitau has …
Read More »Is Treasury Releasing Ksh 10 Billion for NG-CDF by Month’s End?
The National Treasury is set to disburse Ksh 10 billion for the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) by the end of this month, according to reports. In efforts to resolve the ongoing deadlock between the Executive and the National Assembly, President William Ruto has announced that an additional tranche …
Read More »MP Mbui Vows to Propose Impeachment of Treasury CS Ndung’u
Kathiani Member of Parliament, Robert Mbui, has announced his intention to initiate a motion for the impeachment of Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Njuguna Ndung’u, if the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) disbursements are not promptly allocated to the rightful accounts. Mbui emphasized that if the funds are not made …
Read More »MPs Warn of Censuring Treasury CS Ndung’u Over Delay in Releasing CDF Funds
National Assembly members are considering censuring Treasury Cabinet Secretary, Prof. Njuguna Ndung’u, for the alleged non-release of National Government Constituency Development Funds (NG-CDF). MPs claim that despite National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula assuring that the funds would be disbursed by December 20, 2023, the Treasury has failed to do so. …
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