Senator Tabitha Mutinda has called for the abolition of the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) as part of a wider initiative to reduce government spending. She contends that despite the President proposing austerity measures affecting various government offices and departments, the NG-CDF annually consumes a substantial portion of the national budget.
During a Tuesday morning interview on KBC Channel 1 TV, the nominated Senator emphasized the economic benefits that could result from abolishing the NG-CDF. She called on Members of Parliament (MPs) to take decisive action upon their return from recess, suggesting that eliminating the fund could effectively tackle many of the country’s financial challenges.
“MPs should agree to the scrapping of NG-CGF once they return from recess. The MPs must demonstrate leadership and sanction CDF removal. We will solve majority of our problems if we get rid of CDF,” Senator Mutinda stated.
Senator Mutinda emphasized that development-related responsibilities are already handled by national and county governments. She urged MPs from all political parties to publicly endorse the abolition of the NG-CDF.
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She highlighted that this step would align with the aspirations of the younger generation who are actively raising their voices on national issues.
“Let development be handled at the National and County level. We want to hear MPs both from the Majority and Minority sides coming out and declaring support for the abolition of CDF. This is what Gen Z who are on the streets want to hear. If we do that, we are okay,” Senator Mutinda affirmed, proposing that funds allocated for the NG-CDF could be redirected toward national debt repayment.
