UDA Leader Urges Raila to Reconsider NG-CDF Transfer

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Raila Odinga's proposal to transfer the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) to county governments has sparked controversy. United Democratic Alliance (UDA) National Organising Secretary Vincent Kawaya cautioned that such a move could spark widespread discontent among lawmakers and beneficiaries of the fund. Kawaya argued that NG-CDF has been instrumental in supporting education and other community development projects, and even the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report recommends its entrenchment in the Constitution. Kawaya urged Raila to reconsider his stance and maintain the current management of the fund, warning that altering it could limit access to education and grassroots development initiatives.

Key Takeaways:

  • UDA National Organising Secretary Vincent Kawaya has urged ODM leader Raila Odinga to reconsider his calls for the transfer of the NG-CDF to county governments.
  • Kawaya warned that such a move could spark widespread discontent among lawmakers and beneficiaries of the fund.
  • Kawaya argued that NG-CDF has been instrumental in supporting education and other community development projects.
  • Even the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report, which Raila played a key role in shaping, recommends the fund's entrenchment in the Constitution.
  • Kawaya stated that altering the management of NG-CDF could limit access to education and grassroots development initiatives.
  • Several ODM-allied MPs, including Kitutu Masaba MP Clive Ombane Gisairo, have opposed the idea of transferring the fund to county governments.
  • The NG-CDF has been used to address local development needs, particularly in education through the construction of classrooms, provision of bursaries, and improvement of school infrastructure.

Statistics:

  • The NG-CDF allocates funds directly to constituencies, totaling approximately Sh15 billion.
  • Raila's proposal aims to transfer the NG-CDF to county governments, effectively giving governors control over Sh15 billion.
  • The NG-CDF has supported education and community development projects, including the construction of classrooms, provision of bursaries, and improvement of school infrastructure.

Sources:

  • Kawaya, V. (No Date). Interview with Boda Boda empowerment event in Kabati, Kitui West constituency.
  • ODM Press Release (No Date). ODM leader Raila Odinga's statement on NG-CDF transfer.
  • National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) Report. Retrieved from [Source URL]