National Government Constituencies Development Fund Board (NG-CDF Board) is established under Section 14 (1) of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund Act, 2015. The Board is charged with the responsibility of administering the Constituencies Development Fund (the Fund). The NG-CDF Act 2015 aligned the operations of the Fund to the new constitutional dispensation especially in terms of ensuring that the law strongly embraces the principles of participation of the people, separation of powers, and delineation of functions between National and County governments.
The NG-CDF Board is a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal and is capable of suing and being sued; taking, purchasing or otherwise acquiring, holding, charging or disposing of movable and immovable property; borrowing money or making investment; and doing or performing all other acts or things for the proper performance of its functions under the Act which may lawfully be done or performed by a body corporate.
The Fund is domiciled within the ministry in charge of National Economic Policy & Planning, currently The National Treasury and Planning & Managed by The National Government CDF Board at the National level, the NG-CDF committees at the constituency level and the project Management Committees(PMC) at the constituency level.
National Government Constituencies Development Fund Board (NG-CDF Board) COore Functions
- Ensuring timely and efficient disbursement of funds to each constituency.
- Ensuring efficient management of the Fund.
- Receiving and discussing reports and returns from the constituencies
- Ensuring compilation of proper records, returns and reports from the constituencies.
- Receiving and addressing complaints and disputes and taking appropriate action.
- Receiving, considering and approving funding of proposals submitted from various constituencies in
accordance with the NG-CDF Act, 2015. - Disburse funds of the approved proposal to the respective constituencies’ accounts.
- Referring issues of policy nature arising in the course of the performance of the functions to the National
Assembly Select Committee for direction. - Approving each and every payment from the Fund.
- Appointing the Chief Executive Officer and other Senior Management Staff of the Fund.
- Recommending to the Cabinet Secretary the setting of sitting allowances of members of the National
Government Constituencies Development Fund Committees, Heads of Government Department involved in
NG-CDF projects and Project Management Committees. - Submitting on quarterly basis to the National Assembly Select Committee on the National Government Constituencies Development Fund, a summary of Projects Proposals received in the previous month, indicating approval status, a summary of status of disbursements to constituencies, and summary of status
of disbursement from The National Treasury to the NG-CDF Board Account at the Central Bank of Kenya.
Mandate and Functions of the Board
The Board derives its mandate from the NG-CDF (Amendment) Act 2016 . Specifically, the functions of the Board are to:
- Consider project proposals submitted from various constituencies in accordance with the Act, approve for funding those projects proposals that are consistent with the Act and send funds to the respective constituency fund account with respect to the approved projects.
- Ensure timely and efficient disbursement of funds to every constituency.
- Ensure efficient management of the Fund.
- Co-ordinate the implementation of projects at the inter-constituency level.
- Receive and address complaints that may arise from the implementation of the Act.
- Encourage best practices in the implementation of projects.
- Administer the funds and assets of the Board in such manner and for such purpose as shall promote the best interest of the Board in accordance with the Act to ensure efficient management of the Fund.
- Perform such other duties as the Board may deem necessary from time to time for the proper management of the Fund.
Implementation Structure
- The Fund is managed by the National Government CDF Board at the National level, the NG-CDF committees at the constituency level and the Project Management Committees (PMC) at the community level
- The NG-CDF Board is a body corporate falling under the Ministry of Devolution and Planning. The Ministry ensures budgetary provisions and offers policy direction to the Fund
- The National Treasury finances the NG-CDF budgets and provides financial guidelines for effective and efficient management of the Fund
- The National Government CDF committees develops project proposals in consultation with wananchi through periodic ward level open forums, submits them to the NG-CDF Board for approval and facilitates the PMCs in the planning, implementation, and sustenance of the projects once completed
- The project Management committees and the NG-CDF committees collaborates for efficient project management through technical support of relevant government department within the sub-county
CDF Audit Structure
- Pursuant to section 11 Of NG-CDF Act 2015 ; the Fund is audited by the Auditor General who reports to Parliament annually
- Further, the sub-county internal auditors in every constituency track the utilization of the Fund and regularly reports to the National Treasury with a copy to the NG-CDF Board.
- In line with section 16 (b) of NG-CDF Act 2015 the Board has established its own internal audit department that reviews constituency accounts and provides assurance on efficient utilization of the Fund.
Representation, Legislation and Oversight Structure
National Assembly allocates Funds to NG-CDF through the Vote Head of the Ministry of Devolution and Planning in line with the annual budgetary cycle
- The National Assembly ensures appropriate legal framework is in place for effective management of the Fund
- Through the National Assembly Select Committee on NG-CDF oversees the policy framework for efficient management of the Fund
- Through the Auditor General’s annual report to the Parliamentary Accounts Committee (PAC) and the Parliamentary investment committee (PIC) oversees efficient Financial management of the Fund.
CDF Eligible Projects
Projects falling within the functions of the National Government as outlined in the constitution of Kenya will be funded.
Projects that are community based in order to ensure that the prospective benefits are availed to a widespread cross-section of the inhabitants of a particular area.
CDF Ineligible Projects
- Funds should not be used to finance religious bodies/activities and political bodies/activities.
- Projects falling within the devolved functions such as water & Health.
- Projects that are recurrent in nature.
- Projects benefiting individuals and or small groups of people.
- Projects involving personal awards whether in cash or kind.
Roles of Citizens in CDF
- The Constitution of Kenya advocates for community participation in project formulation and implementation for ownership and sustainability.
- In this regards the NG-CDF expects its implementing agencies to put community at the forefront in the project cycle. The community is therefore expected to:
- Participate in open public meetings convened by the Chairperson of the NG-CDFC to deliberate on development matters in the ward and the constituency, to facilitate in prioritization of projects to be submitted to the NG-CDFC.
- To participate in project implementation through provision of locally available resources (land, materials, labour or skills) either voluntarily or for pay.
- Participate in nomination and formation of PMCs and NG-CDFC.
- To provide feedback to the Board, law enforcement Agencies & to the public on matters concerning the Fund.
- Witness the commissioning of projects and issuance of cheques and other disbursements by the constituency committee To takeover & sustain completed projects.
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NG CDF Management-StructureSuccess of CDF in Kenya
Education Sector
- NGCDF funding of schools has assisted in increased student enrollment and transition rate from primary to secondary.
- Reduced the distance travelled by school children to access education by building schools closer to home.
- NG-CDF Bursary has helped retain students from low income families in schools.
Security Sector
Establishment of police posts, installation of high mast security lights, security officers staff houses and local administration offices has enhanced security network throughout the country therefore:
- Reducing crime rates
- Improving the living standards of security officers,
- bringing services closer to the people
- Enhancing businesses
Citizens
Exercising their democratic rights to self-governance, through participation in the process of debating and identifying priority projects to be funded through NG-CDF.
Employment
The fund has accelerated the government’s effort of creating employment away from urban centers by engaging local labour, while supporting local entrepreneurs through purchase of services/materials from village suppliers.
Funding of Sports Activities
The fund has encouraged talent development by organizing sports tournaments in different fields leading to reduction of crime rates leading to a productive youth.
CDF FAQs
What is NGCDFB in full?
National Government Constituencies Development Fund Board
What is the Mandate of The Board?
The NG-CDF Board is a body corporate falling under the Ministry of Devolution and Planning. It ensures efficient management of the funds in all constituencies. The Board has a secretariat in Nairobi headed by the Chief Executive Officer.
Mandates of NG-CDF Board
• Consider project proposals submitted from various Constituencies.
• Ensure timely and efficient disbursement of funds.
• Ensure efficient management of the Fund.
Establishment of The Fund
The National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) is established under the NG-CDF Act, 2015 as amended in 2016.
The main purpose of the Fund is to address socio-economic development of the people at the constituency level in order to reduce poverty and enhance regional equity.
The NG-CDF Act 2015 aligned the operations of the Fund to the new constitutional dispensation especially in terms of ensuring that the law strongly embraces the principles of participation of the people, separation of powers, and delineation of functions between National and County governments.
An allocation of not less than 2.5% of all the National Government’s share of revenue is dedicated towards implementation of projects identified at constituency level.
Vision, Mission, Values of The Board
Vision
Equitable socio-economic development countrywide.
Mission
To provide leadership and policy direction for effective and efficient management of the Fund.
Core Values
Commitment & teamwork, Transparency & Accountability, Professionalism & Integrity, Neutrality & Objectivity, Timeliness & Excellence, Advocacy for citizen participation.
What is the Structure of The Board?
- The State Department responsible for National Economic Policy Planning and Development
- The National Treasury
- NG-CDF Board
- NG-CDF Committee (NGCDFC)
- Project Management Committee (PMC)
Representation, Legislation & Oversight Structure
a. National Assembly Select Committee (NASC)
b. Constituency Oversight Committee (COC)
c. Audit
What is the role of National Assembly Select Committee (NASC)
• Oversee policy framework and legislative matters.
• Continually review the legal framework set out for effective management. of the Fund
What is the role of Constituency Oversight Committee (COC)
• Mobilizing and sensitizing the respective target groups on any matter related to the Fund.
• Soliciting views, opinions and proposals from the public in regard to the Fund and presenting the views and opinions to the National Assembly.
What is the role of Audit
• Through the Auditor General’s annual report to the Parliamentary Accounts Committee (PAC) and the Parliamentary investment committee (PIC) oversees efficient financial management of the Fund.
• Further, the sub-county internal auditors in every constituency track the utilization of the Fund and regularly reports to the National Treasury with a copy to the NG-CDF Board.
• In line with section 16 (b) of NG-CDF Act 2015 the Board has established its own internal audit department that reviews constituency accounts and provides assurance on efficient utilization of the Fund.
The National Treasury
Finances the NG-CDF budgets and provides financial guidelines for effective and efficient management of the Fund.
What is the role of NG-CDF Committee (NGCDFC)?
Develops project proposals in consultation with wananchi through periodic ward level open forums, submits them to the NG-CDF Board for approval and facilitates the PMCs in the planning, implementation, and sustenance of the projects once completed at the Constituency level.
What is the role of Project Management Committee (PMC)?
Implements projects on behalf of the local community in consultation with relevant government department and prepares returns to the NGCDFC.
What is the role of National Assembly Select Committee (NASC)?
- Oversee policy framework and legislative matters
- Continually review the legal framework set out for effective management of the Fund.
What is the role of Constituency Oversight Committee (COC)?
- Mobilizing and sensitizing the respective target groups on any matter related to the Fund.
- Soliciting views, opinions and proposals from the public in regard to the Fund and presenting the views and opinions to the National Assembly.
Audit process
- Through the Auditor General’s annual report to the Parliamentary Accounts Committee (PAC) and the Parliamentary investment committee (PIC) oversees efficient financial management of the Fund.
- Further, the sub-county internal auditors in every constituency track the utilization of the Fund and regularly reports to the National Treasury with a copy to the NG-CDF Board.
- In line with section 16 (b) of NG-CDF Act 2015 the Board has established its own internal audit department that reviews constituency accounts and provides assurance on efficient utilization of the Fund.
Role of Citizens
- The Constitution of Kenya advocates for community participation in project formulation and implementation for ownership and sustainability.
- In this regards the NG-CDF expects its implementing agencies to put community at the forefront in the project cycle. The community is therefore expected to:
- Participate in open public meetings convened by the Chairperson of the NG-CDFC to deliberate on development matters in the ward and the constituency, to facilitate in prioritization of projects to be submitted to the NG-CDFC.
- To participate in project implementation through provision of locally available resources (land, materials, labour or skills) either voluntarily or for pay.
- Participate in nomination and formation of PMCs and NG-CDFCd) To provide feedback to the Board, law enforcement Agencies & to the public on matters concerning the Fund.
- Witness the commissioning of projects and issuance of cheques and other disbursements by the constituency committeeTo takeover   sustain completed projects.
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