Action for Sustainable Change (AFOSC Kenya) has urged lawmakers to ensure the proposed Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill 2025 that seeks to envisage various development funds including the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF), into the Constitution is more responsive to the needs of marginalised communities.
Speaking during a public participation forum in Takaba, Mandera West Constituency, AFOSC Kenya Executive Director Mohamed Sheikh stressed the need for the proposed legislation to deliver equitable development in a transparent manner.
“Public participation is not only a constitutional requirement but a vital tool in shaping policies that directly impact citizens. Our input focused on enhancing transparency, community oversight, and equitable resource allocation,” the Executive Director stated.
The forum, part of a nationwide effort to collect views on the CDF Bill, brought together community members, civil society organisations, and government officials.
The lobby group reaffirmed its commitment to promoting good governance, accountability, and inclusive development.
The nationwide public participation exercise which kicked off on Monday has drawn diverse views across the country with Kenyans from various regions urging the national government not to revert the control of the fund to the National Treasury but instead increase its allocation.
