In a significant ruling on September 20, 2024, the High Court of Kenya declared the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) unconstitutional. A three-judge bench found that the fund violated the principles of devolution outlined in the Constitution.
The court highlighted that the NG-CDF, established to fund local development projects, had led to the duplication of government roles and wastage of public resources.
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The ruling mandates that all NG-CDF projects, programs, and activities be phased out by June 30, 2026, giving the government time to wind down its operations. The decision has major implications for Members of Parliament, who have long relied on the fund for grassroots development initiatives.
This judgment follows a petition filed in the public interest, and no party has been ordered to bear the costs of the suit .
This ruling could significantly reshape the funding of local projects, with the court asserting that the NG-CDF undermines Kenya’s devolved system of governance.
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