… She noted that NG-CDF bursary allocations were limited, with university students receiving Sh12,000, college students Sh8,000 and learners in smaller institutions receiving Sh6,000. …
… He further cited the new Mwea Huduma Centre, constructed at a cost of KSh 25 million through the National Government Constituencies Development Fund under Mwea MP Mary Maingi, which now allows residents to access identity documents, birth and death certificates, KRA services and …
… ld be able to access quality healthcare without being forced to bear the full cost of medical services.Nyoro further proposed changes to the way education is financed, suggesting that bursaries currently administered through the National Government Constituencies Development Fund …
… He said he would seek support for artisans through the National Government Constituencies Development Fund, including bursaries, access to equipment and support for Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations. …
… He said he would seek support for artisans through the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF), including bursaries, access to equipment and support for Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs). …
… "This clip captures the content creators enjoying the Kigwa-Magunga stretch along Sindo-Magunga-Sori Highway done by Ruto's admin[stration]." MPs oversee the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF), a kitty they allocated themselves to spearhead development i …
… Members of Parliament oversee the National Government Constituencies Development Fund, a kitty they allocate to fund roads, schools and other projects in their constituencies. …
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 11-Members of Parliament have been urged to channel part of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) towards road safety initiatives, including providing helmets for boda boda riders and passengers, amid continued fatalities on Kenyan r …
Kisumu West MP Rosa Buyu has backed proposed legislation to consolidate education funding to improve access to university and college education, citing inadequate current bursary systems. She distributed Sh37 million in bursaries to 3,740 students from the constituency, noting that NG-CDF allocations of Sh12,000 for university students, Sh8,000 for college students, and Sh6,000 for other learners are insufficient.
Kisumu West MP Rosa Buyu has backed proposed legislation to consolidate education funding to improve access to university and college education, citing inadequate current bursary systems. She distributed Sh37 million in bursaries to 3,740 students from the constituency, noting that NG-CDF allocations of Sh12,000 for university students, Sh8,000 for college students, and Sh6,000 for other learners are insufficient.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has challenged political leaders to campaign on their development record instead of trading insults, saying political competition should allow leaders to explain what they have done for the people. He called on his rivals to similarly account for projects and initiatives they championed when they held senior government positions.
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has cautioned President Ruto against meddling in Tata Chemicals, Africa's largest soda ash plant in Lake Magadi, accusing him of seeking control through a shareholding scheme and warning that such political interference discourages investor confidence.
More than 1,000 youths in Langata have called on KMPDU Secretary General Dr Davji Atellah to contest the 2027 General Election against incumbent MP Phelix Odiwuor (Jalang'o). Atellah has outlined proposals on education, healthcare, youth empowerment and informal-sector support while meeting constituents.
Young people in Kikuyu and Kiambu County will access advanced digital skills training, workspaces and entrepreneurship opportunities at a new Jitume Centre of Excellence, offering instruction in artificial intelligence, robotics, software development, cloud computing, cybersecurity and data analytics.
The government has begun construction of a Jitume Centre of Excellence in Kikuyu Constituency to expand digital skills, innovation and employment opportunities for young people. The centre will provide advanced training in artificial intelligence, robotics, software development, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics and digital content creation.
John Mbadi, who represented Suba South for 15 years, has blamed his successor for poor road conditions in the constituency. A Linda Mwananchi tour of Homa Bay County exposed the state of roads in the region, sparking public criticism about resource allocation for infrastructure.
Kenya's Parliamentary Committee on Transport has urged MPs to use part of their National Government Constituencies Development Fund towards road safety initiatives, including providing helmets for boda boda riders and passengers, to address persistent motorcycle-related fatalities on Kenyan roads.
The Parliamentary Committee on Transport Chairperson George Kariuki has urged Members of Parliament to use part of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund to support road safety campaigns and provide helmets for boda boda riders and pillion passengers, amid continued fatalities from boda boda-related accidents.
Chief Justice Martha Koome has expressed concern over a surge in teenage pregnancies in Bungoma County, describing it as a child justice crisis. With 125 pending defilement cases at Bungoma Law Courts, she called for a whole-of-society approach and the establishment of a County Action Plan involving the Judiciary, county government, and relevant stakeholders.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission arrested three suspects over the alleged embezzlement of Ksh.4.8 million meant for purchasing and installing electricity transformers under the NG-CDF in Igembe North Constituency. The funds were allocated for six transformers during the 2014/2015 financial year, with each project allocated Ksh.800,000.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission arrested three suspects for allegedly stealing Sh4.8 million allocated for six rural electrification projects in Igembe North Constituency. The funds, intended for transformer procurement and installation under the NG-CDF during 2014/15, were withdrawn on the same day they were disbursed with no transformers procured or installed.
Sidian Bank has launched Phase Two of its Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) initiative, donating 10,000-litre water tanks to schools in Turbo and Ainabkoi Constituencies in Uasin Gishu County, Teso South Constituency in Busia County, and Cherangany Constituency in Trans Nzoia County.
Kenya's 290 constituencies will share Sh58.7 billion under the National Government Constituencies Development Fund in the 2026/27 financial year, with Parliament approving a 5.1 per cent increase from the current allocation. Each constituency will receive between Sh8.8 million and Sh11.3 million more than in the previous financial year.
Parliament has approved a 5.1 per cent increase in the National Government Constituencies Development Fund allocation to Sh61.798 billion for the 2026/27 financial year, with each of the 290 constituencies receiving between Sh8.8 million and Sh11.3 million more than previously.
The Kenya Defence Forces has begun construction of classrooms and rehabilitation of facilities in ten primary schools in insecurity-prone parts of Laikipia County, particularly communities bordering Mukogodo Forest. The initiative, directed by President William Ruto, aims to increase school enrolment and retention while supporting long-term peace efforts in areas plagued by banditry and cattle rustling.
The National Government Constituencies Development Fund has introduced a Quick Response Code system to monitor projects across 290 constituencies and improve transparency in public fund use. The initiative, tabled in Parliament by the NG-CDF Committee chair, aims to give the public easier access to project information and strengthen accountability at the constituency level.
Kanduyi MP John Makali has called on Nzoia Sugar Company to make worker welfare a priority, saying the factory's revival must include improved working conditions, timely salary payment, and protection of employees' rights. He noted that workers have endured years of financial hardship and that restoring confidence among them will be critical to the company's turnaround under new private management.
The National Government Constituencies Development Fund has introduced a QR code system to monitor projects across 290 constituencies and improve transparency and accountability in the use of public funds. The initiative was tabled in Parliament by the NG-CDF Committee chairperson, who noted it will enable the public to access project information more easily.
Kabuchai MP Majimbo Kalasinga and Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa emerged as among the country's best-performing MPs in the latest Infotrak Elected Leaders Performance Rating, with Kalasinga ranked second nationally at 78 per cent approval and Barasa fifth at 73 per cent. The survey assessed leaders on accessibility, responsiveness, accountability, visibility and fulfilment of campaign promises.
The government has issued a warning against rising cases of violence, destruction of property and criminal infiltration of public demonstrations, urging Kenyans to exercise their constitutional rights responsibly while safeguarding national unity, peace and economic stability.
A newly acquired school bus funded through the National Government Constituencies Development Fund has brought hope to learners at Annet E.L.C.K. Senior School in Sigor Constituency, West Pokot County, though the school lacks adequate road infrastructure to reach the institution.
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi proposed Sh45.6 billion for sports, culture, recreation and tourism in the 2026-27 budget, with Sh25.2 billion for the Sports, Arts and Social Development Fund and Sh14.3 billion for the Tourism Fund. The allocation aims to stimulate growth, create jobs, promote Kenya as a cultural hub and boost foreign exchange earnings.
The government has officially opened the Kamwangi Lands Registry in Gatundu North Constituency, expected to serve more than 30,000 residents with easier and faster access to land services as part of efforts to decentralize land administration.
Digital literacy hubs in Bungoma are providing young people with practical digital skills, internet access, mentorship, and devices, enabling them to earn income through online work such as writing, teaching, and digital contests.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki defended education reforms implemented since 2022, stating the government has recruited 100,000 teachers in four years and plans to add 20,000 more after the next budget cycle. He highlighted increased education financing rising from Sh500 billion in 2022 to Sh765 billion in the next fiscal year, as well as construction of 23,000 classrooms and 1,600 laboratories to strengthen Competency-Based Education and Training.
The Democratic Party has criticized the Kenya Kwanza administration's fiscal decisions and taxation as the primary cause of Kenya's economic hardship, arguing the government should not blame global oil prices alone. The party claims excessive taxes, opaque borrowing, and spending policies are straining households, with Sh25 per litre under the Road Maintenance Levy Fund and Sh12 per litre committed through SPV arrangements and infrastructure bonds.
Parents at Kadawa Primary School in Mwea, Kirinyaga County, protested after a classroom handover ceremony was disrupted when police allegedly blocked Woman Representative Maina Njeri from accessing the premises. The parents demanded clarity on the status of the new five-classroom block and called for immediate handover for use by learners, arguing that delays were affecting education delivery.