The National Government Constituency Development Money (NG-CDF) has been defended by President William Ruto, and he has promised to revive the fund.
Because CDF's provisions appeared to create a separate level of revenue sharing and violated the separation of powers, the Supreme Court determined CDF to be unconstitutional.
The president is recommending a review of the CDF statute to bring it into compliance with the Constitution in order to have the fund restored.
President Ruto compared the two terms he served as a member of parliament for Eldoret North—one before and one after the CDF was established—saying that the fund had made a significant contribution to changing the lives of many Kenyans.
"I am aware of how the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) has helped improve the quality of life for our folks. Ruto stated, "Having served in Parliament for 15 years, both before and after the NG-CDF was established, I know the impact it makes is enormous.
I think there is a method to reconcile the NG-CDF with the Constitutional principles, he continued.
On Thursday, President Ruto addressed the audience for the first time in the bicameral parliament.
The president also suggested the establishment of a fund to help them effectively monitor the use of funds distributed to the counties in light of the rising instances of misuse and plunder of public resources in order to appease the Senate, whose request for an oversight fund had been thwarted by the National Assembly.
"I think the two Houses ought to work together to establish the Senate Oversight Fund with regard to the Senate and its constitutional mission. According to Ruto, this would be utilized to provide oversight over the millions given to the counties.
His other legislative priorities include an effort to change the standing orders so that cabinet secretaries can reply to inquiries from MPs on how the ministries are operated and about new topics. This is a continuation of the 10th Parliament's custom of having ministers appear on the house floor every Wednesday afternoon for questions from the public.
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