Nairobi, May 6, 2025 — The Kenyan Parliament has initiated a series of public participation forums across the country to gather citizen input on the proposed Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill No. 4 of 2025. This bill aims to enshrine three key development funds into the Constitution:
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National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF)
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Senate Oversight Fund
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National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF)
The public hearings commenced on May 5 and are scheduled to continue through May 7, 2025, covering all 290 constituencies and 47 counties. Sessions are being held daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at each constituency office and the offices of the 47 County Women Representatives.
This initiative follows previous legal challenges questioning the constitutional validity of these funds. By embedding them into the Constitution, the bill seeks to provide a solid legal foundation for their continued operation.
Kenyans are encouraged to participate in these forums to express their views. Additionally, written submissions can be sent via email to cna@parliament.go.ke or constitutionamendment@parliament.go.ke. Physical submissions can be delivered to the Clerk of the National Assembly at P.O. Box 41842-00100, Nairobi, or in person at the Main Parliament Buildings. All submissions must be received by 5:00 PM on June 10, 2025.
This public participation process is a critical step in ensuring that the voices of Kenyan citizens are heard in the constitutional amendment process, particularly concerning the management and oversight of development funds.