Senator Tabitha Mutinda has called for the abolition of the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) as part of broader efforts to cut government spending. During a Tuesday morning interview on KBC Channel 1 TV, the nominated Senator argued that, despite President Ruto’s proposed austerity measures targeting various government offices and departments, the NG-CDF continues to consume a significant portion of the national budget each year.
Senator Mutinda highlighted the potential economic benefits of eliminating the NG-CDF, urging Members of Parliament (MPs) to take decisive action when they return from recess. She suggested that scrapping the fund could address many of the country’s financial challenges.
“MPs should agree to the scrapping of NG-CDF once they return from recess. The MPs must demonstrate leadership and sanction CDF removal. We will solve the majority of our problems if we get rid of CDF,” Senator Mutinda stated.
She emphasized that development-related responsibilities are already managed by the national and county governments, making the NG-CDF redundant. Senator Mutinda called on MPs from all political parties to publicly support the abolition of the NG-CDF, aligning this step with the aspirations of the younger generation, who are increasingly vocal about national issues.