About NG-CDF Board
Established under the National Government Constituencies Development Fund Act, 2015 to oversee equitable socio-economic development and poverty alleviation across all 290 constituencies in Kenya.
Our Vision
"Equitable socio-economic development countrywide."
Our Mission
"To Provide Leadership and Policy direction for effective and efficient management of the Fund."
Statutory Mandate
The National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) is established under the NG-CDF Act 2015 (as amended). The Fund is dedicated to addressing regional socio-economic imbalances, promoting equitable national development, and alleviating poverty through targeted infrastructure delivery and educational support at the grassroots constituency level across Kenya's 290 constituencies.
Under Section 16 of the NG-CDF Act, 2015, the statutory functions and mandate of the NG-CDF Board are:
- (a) Consider and approve project proposals submitted from constituencies in accordance with the Act and disburse funds to approved constituency projects;
- (b) Ensure timely and efficient disbursement of funds to constituencies;
- (c) Ensure efficient management of the Fund;
- (d) Coordinate implementation of projects at the inter-constituency level;
- (e) Receive and address complaints and disputes arising from constituency project implementations;
- (f) Encourage best practices in the implementation of projects;
- (g) Administer the funds and assets of the Board in such manner as promotes the best interests of the Board;
- (h) Perform such other duties as may be necessary for the proper implementation of the Act.
Core Values
In fulfilling its statutory mandate and achieving its vision and mission, the NG-CDF Board upholds the following six core values:
1. Transparency and Accountability
Upholding open governance, clear documentation, accessible public records, and answerability in all Fund allocations and project executions.
2. Professionalism and Integrity
Adhering to ethical conduct, technical excellence, zero tolerance for corruption, and statutory compliance with public finance regulations.
3. Commitment and Teamwork
Collaborative synergy across national directors, secretariat staff, regional desks, and constituency fund committees.
4. Neutrality and Objectivity
Impartial, fact-based decision making in fund allocations, project approvals, and administrative oversight free from partisan bias.
5. Timeliness and Excellence
Punctual fund disbursements, prompt service charter turnaround times, and superior quality in grassroots civil works delivery.
6. Advocacy For Citizen Participation
Championing community-driven decision making through ward-level public barazas and proactive public grievance redress.
Board Standing Committees
In line with best corporate governance practices and Section 15 of the Act, the Board executes its oversight function through four specialized standing committees:
Internal audit systems, statutory financial scrutiny, risk evaluations, and liaison with the Auditor-General.
Annual budget estimates, statutory 6% ceiling oversight, staff recruitment, development, and administrative logistics.
Constituency project proposals review, project cycle approvals, institutional performance contracting, and enterprise risk management.
Corporate communication, citizen service charter standards, alternative dispute resolution, and public complaints handling.
