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About NGCDF

About Us

Vision

Equitable socio-economic development countrywide.

Mission

To provide leadership and policy direction for effective and efficient management of the Fund.

Core Values

  • Transparency and Accountability
  • Professionalism and Integrity
  • Commitment and Teamwork
  • Neutrality and Objectivity
  • Timeliness and Excellence
  • Advocacy for Citizen Participation

Our Honour

NG-CDF Board has successfully managed to run a unique project model, the first of its kind in the public sector, characterized by minimal administrative costs and reduced bureaucratic inefficiencies.

Overview

The National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NGCDF) was established under the NG-CDF Act, 2015 as amended in 2023. The main purpose of the Fund is to address the socio-economic development of the people at the constituency level, reduce poverty, and enhance regional equity.

The NG-CDF Act 2015 aligned the operations of the Fund to the new constitutional dispensation, especially in ensuring that the law strongly embraces the principles of public participation, separation of powers, and the delineation of functions between the National and County governments.

The Fund is domiciled within the ministry in charge of National Economic Policy and Planning, currently the National Treasury and Planning. It is managed by the National Government CDF Board at the national level, the NG-CDF Committees at the constituency level, and the Project Management Committees (PMC) at the constituency level.

Implementation Structure

The Fund is managed by the National Government CDF Board at the national level, the NG-CDF Committees at the constituency level, and the Project Management Committees (PMC) at the community level.

The NG-CDF Board is a body corporate under the National Treasury and Planning. The Ministry ensures budgetary provisions and provides policy direction for the Fund.

The National Treasury finances the NG-CDF budgets and provides financial guidelines for the effective and efficient management of the Fund.

The NG-CDF Committees develop project proposals in consultation with wananchi through periodic ward-level open forums, submit them to the NG-CDF Board for approval, and facilitate the PMCs in the planning, implementation, and sustainability of the projects once completed.

The Project Management Committees and the NG-CDF Committees collaborate for efficient project management through the technical support of relevant government departments within the sub-county.

Mandate and Functions of the Board

The Board derives its mandate from the NG-CDF (Amendment) Act, 2016. Specifically, the functions of the Board are to:

  • Consider project proposals submitted from various constituencies in accordance with the Act, approve those that are consistent with the Act, and disburse funds to the respective constituency fund accounts.
  • Ensure timely and efficient disbursement of funds to every constituency.
  • Ensure efficient management of the Fund.
  • Coordinate the implementation of projects at the inter-constituency level.
  • Receive and address complaints that may arise from the implementation of the Act.
  • Encourage best practices in the implementation of projects.
  • Administer the funds and assets of the Board in a manner that promotes the best interests of the Board and ensures efficient management of the Fund in accordance with the Act.
  • Perform such other duties as the Board may deem necessary from time to time for the proper management of the Fund.

Committees of the Board

Audit Committee

Conventionally, it was noted and resolved that the Internal Audit Department shall report to the Board through this committee.

Terms of Reference (ToRs)

  • Report to the Board on committee activities, emerging issues, and recommendations.
  • Consider, deliberate, guide, and make recommendations to the Board on reports presented to the committee.
  • Provide an open avenue of communication between Internal Audit, the External Auditors, and the Board.
  • Consider the effectiveness of the Board’s internal control system.
  • Conduct or authorize investigations into any matter within its scope of responsibility.
  • Review risk management structures, processes, and compliance and provide assurance to the Board.
  • Ensure maintenance of accountability, high audit standards, and proper development and supervision of staff in the organization.
  • Deliberate and make appropriate recommendations on governance matters affecting the Board.

Finance, Human Resource & Administration Committee

The following departments/divisions report to the Board through this committee:

  • Finance
  • Human Resource and Administration
  • Procurement

Terms of Reference (ToRs)

Finance

  • Review the priority financial needs for the organization.
  • Review and monitor performance against financial benchmarks established by the Board.
  • Receive, review, and advise the Board on the corporation’s annual budget.
  • Authorize annual expenditure against the corporation’s work plan.
  • Review quarterly financial reports and advise the Board on their implications.
  • Advise the Board on the control and administration of the organization’s assets.
  • Recommend policies and procedures related to financial management.
  • Review and recommend estimates of income and expenditure for the upcoming financial year.
  • Review statutory financial statements before submission to the Treasury and National Assembly.
  • Ensure financial regulations are in place as required by law.

Human Resources & Administration

  • Consider matters relating to Human Resource policies and procedures.
  • Review recruitment reports and participate in recruitment where necessary.
  • Recommend renewal of employee contracts.
  • Recommend approval of staff training and capacity-building plans.
  • Review staff disciplinary matters and make recommendations to the Board.
  • Recommend appointment of senior officers.
  • Promote employment equity, skills development, and succession planning.
  • Advise on other HR and administration policy matters.

Procurement

  • Recommend approval of the Annual Procurement Plan.
  • Recommend procurement and asset disposal planning.
  • Advise on procurement capacity building for NG-CDFC at constituency level.
  • Monitor proper inventory and asset management.

Programs, Risk and Performance Management Committee

The following departments/divisions report to the Board through this committee:

  • Programs & Field Coordination
  • Corporate Planning and Strategy
  • Risk Management

Programs

  • Review project proposals submitted from constituencies and recommend them to the Board for approval.
  • Monitor project implementation and report findings to the Board.
  • Recommend policy guidelines to constituencies on project matters.
  • Advise on strategies for showcasing best practices in project implementation.
  • Recommend capacity building for NG-CDFCs and other stakeholders.

Corporate Planning and Strategy

  • Guide development, implementation, and review of the corporation’s strategic plan.
  • Ensure performance systems align with national development plans.
  • Guide management in setting performance targets.
  • Participate in evaluation of annual performance contracts.
  • Review organizational work plans and policy implementation.

Risk

  • Ensure Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) processes are embedded across the organization.
  • Ensure development and implementation of a risk management framework.
  • Monitor risk management information and tolerance levels.
  • Review implementation of the risk framework quarterly.
  • Escalate critical risks to the Board where necessary.

Governance, Complaints and Publicity Committee

The following departments/divisions report to the Board through this committee:

  • Legal
  • Corporate Communication
  • ICT

Complaints

  • Review governance matters affecting the corporation.
  • Address complaints arising from implementation of the Act.
  • Analyze complaints from the public, media, and stakeholders.
  • Resolve emerging disputes from constituencies.

Corporate Communication

  • Enhance public awareness of NG-CDF.
  • Promote a positive public image of NG-CDF.
  • Develop strong links with the media.
  • Guide strategic communication planning.
  • Provide oversight of internal and external communication programs.

Information Communication Technology (ICT)

  • Approve and monitor ICT policies and practices.
  • Oversee major enterprise information technology projects.

Service Charter

You can download our Service Charter and Committee Members document by clicking the links below:

Audit

Pursuant to section 11 of the NG-CDF Act, 2015, the Fund is audited by the Auditor General, who reports to Parliament annually.

Further, the sub-county internal auditors in every constituency track the utilization of the Fund and regularly report to the National Treasury, with a copy to the NG-CDF Board.

In line with section 16(b) of the NG-CDF Act, 2015, the Board has established its own internal audit department that reviews constituency accounts and provides assurance on the efficient utilization of the Fund.

Representation, Legislation and Oversight Structure

The National Assembly allocates funds to NG-CDF through the Vote Head of the National Treasury and Planning in line with the annual budgetary cycle.

The National Assembly ensures an appropriate legal framework is in place for the effective management of the Fund.

Through the National Assembly Select Committee on NG-CDF, the policy framework for efficient management of the Fund is overseen.

Through the Auditor General’s annual report to the Parliamentary Accounts Committee (PAC) and the Parliamentary Investment Committee (PIC), efficient financial management of the Fund is monitored.

NG-CDF Projects

Prior to 2015, NG-CDF supported projects including water, health, and roads, which have since been devolved to county governments. Since 2015, NG-CDF supports projects that are in line with the functions of the National Government as specified in the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution.

Eligible Projects under NG-CDF

Projects falling within the functions of the National Government as outlined in the Constitution of Kenya.

Ineligible Projects under NG-CDF

  • Projects that are recurrent in nature, except administrative costs of the Board, NG-CDFC, and PMC.
  • Projects falling within devolved functions.
  • Projects supporting religious bodies or activities.
  • Projects supporting political bodies or activities.
  • Projects directly benefitting individuals, except education bursaries and social security (primarily health insurance for vulnerable families).
  • Projects involving personal awards, whether in cash or kind.

NG-CDF Project Management

View the full NG-CDF Project Management Process by clicking the link below:

Roles of Citizens

The Constitution of Kenya advocates for community participation in project formulation and implementation to ensure ownership and sustainability. In this regard, the NG-CDF expects its implementing agencies to put the community at the forefront of the project cycle. The community is therefore expected to:

  • Participate in open public meetings convened by the Chairperson of the NG-CDFC to deliberate on development matters in the ward and constituency, facilitating prioritization of projects to be submitted to the NG-CDFC.
  • Participate in project implementation through provision of locally available resources (land, materials, labour, or skills), either voluntarily or for pay.
  • Participate in the nomination and formation of PMCs and NG-CDFC.
  • Provide feedback to the Board, law enforcement agencies, and the public on matters concerning the Fund.
  • Witness the commissioning of projects and issuance of cheques and other disbursements by the constituency committee.
  • Take over and sustain completed projects.

Education Sector

  • NG-CDF funding of schools has assisted in increased student enrollment and transition rate from primary to secondary.
  • Reduced the distance travelled by school children to access education by building schools closer to home.
  • NG-CDF Bursary has helped retain students from low-income families in schools.

Security Sector

Establishment of police posts, installation of high mast security lights, security officers’ staff houses, and local administration offices has enhanced the security network throughout the country, therefore:

  • Reducing crime rates.
  • Improving the living standards of security officers.
  • Bringing services closer to the people.
  • Enhancing businesses.

Citizens

Exercising their democratic rights to self-governance through participation in the process of debating and identifying priority projects to be funded through NG-CDF.

Employment

The Fund has accelerated the government’s effort of creating employment away from urban centers by engaging local labour while supporting local entrepreneurs through purchase of services and materials from village suppliers.

Funding of Sports Activities

The Fund has encouraged talent development by organizing sports tournaments in different fields, leading to reduction of crime rates and fostering a productive youth population.

NG-CDF Management Structure

View the full NG-CDF Management Structure by clicking the link below:

NG-CDF Management Team

Yusuf Mbuno Yusuf Mbuno – Chief Executive Officer

Yusuf Mbuno holds Master of Arts degree in Economics, Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Certificate in Project Planning and Management. He also holds a certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation of Public Sector Projects and Programmes from Norwich, U.K. He holds a certificate in Policy analysis, formulation and management and also a certificate in poverty alleviation from Malaysia. He is a trained Integrity assurance officer.

Responsibilities: Providing direction for the day to day management of the affairs and staff of the Board. He has undertaken Strategic Leadership Development Programme in Kenya Institute of Administration.

Simon Ndweka Simon Ndweka – Secretary to the Board

Simon Ndweka has over 15 years experience in Legal, Board Management and Corporate Governance. He holds Masters in Business Administration degree (Strategic Management) and Bachelor of Laws. He is a Certified Secretary and a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the Institutes of Certified Secretaries (ICS), Certified Public Accountants, Kenya (ICPAK) and Law Society of Kenya (LSK), in good standing.

Responsibilities: Providing professional advice to the National Government Constituencies Development Fund Committees (NGCDFCs) on Legal, Governance and Providing technical guidance and support to Constituencies on legal and governance matters.

James Chebii James Chebii – Manager, Financial Services

James Chebii holds Masters in Business Administration degree and Bachelor of Science in Education. He is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Kenya (ICPAK) in good standing. He has undertaken Strategic Leadership Development Programme and Senior Management Courses in Kenya School of Government.

Responsibilities: Provide professional advice to the Board on technical financial and accounting matters. Lead in the consolidation of the organization’s budget and monitor its implementation and Preparation of financial statements for the headquarters.

Anne Thumbi Anne Thumbi – Manager, Human Resource

Anne Thumbi holds Masters of Science in Human Resource Management, Bachelor of Science in Communication and Public Relations, Higher Diploma in Human Resource and Diploma in Personnel Management. She is a member of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) in good standing. She has undertaken Strategic Leadership Development Programme and Senior Management Courses in Kenya School of Government.

Responsibilities: Providing professional advice to the National Government Constituencies Development Fund Board and staff on Human Resource matters and providing technical guidance and support to Constituencies in management of human capital.

Elizabeth Kitundu Elizabeth Kitundu – Chief Manager, Programme and Field Services Coordination

Elizabeth Kitundu holds a Master in Education degree in (Economics of Education) and Diploma in Project Management. She has also undertaken Advanced Strategic Leadership Programme Course from Kenya Institute of Management and Strategic Leadership Development Programme Course in Kenya School of Government.

Responsibilities: Coordination Project planning, implementation and continuous monitoring of implementation of projects by the National Government Constituencies Development Fund and Project Management Committees.

Robert Maina CPA Robert Maina – Manager, Risk & Compliance Division

Robert Maina holds Masters of Science degree in Risk Management and Bachelors of commerce finance option. He is a member of Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA(K)). He has undertaken Strategic Leadership Development Programme from Kenya Institute of Management and Senior Management Course in Kenya School of Government.

Responsibilities: Co-ordinate and monitor the implementation of risk management framework at the Board secretariat and the constituencies.

Raphael Nduati Raphael Nduati – Chief Manager, Corporate Planning and Strategy

Raphael Nduati holds Masters and Bachelor’s degrees in Economics. He has undertaken Strategic Leadership Development Programme and Senior Management Courses in Kenya School of Government.

Responsibilities: Coordinating the policy preparation and review in strategic planning, performance management, research and statistics.

Alice Wachira Alice Wachira – Chief Internal Auditor

Alice Wachira Mbatia holds an executive MBA degree on Strategic Management. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA K) and Certified Public Secretary (CPS K). Alice is a member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPAK, Kenya), Institute of Certified Public Secretaries (ICPS) and Kenya Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Kenya Chapter.

Responsibilities: Providing assurance on effectiveness of Risk Management, Internal controls, and governance processes within the organization to the National Government Constituencies Development Fund Board (NGCDFB).

Jack Odhoch Jack Odhoch – Manager, ICT

Jack Odhoch holds Master in Information Systems and Bachelor of Science (Statistics & Computer). He has undertaken Prince 2 Foundation and Practitioner course at Computer Learning Center and he is a member of the Association of Computing Practitioners Kenya in good standing. He has undertaken Strategic Leadership Development Programme and Senior Management Courses in Kenya School of Government.

Responsibilities: Provide an interface between the Board’s needs, user requirements, and the ICT used at the Board to achieve its goals of streamlining internal operations and improve customer experience. By setting and implementing suitable ICT objectives & strategies.

Shafee Yaqub Shafee Yaqub – Manager, Supply Chain

Shafee Yaqub holds Masters of Science in procurement and Logistics, Bachelor of Commerce (Finance), Diploma – Purchasing & Supply (CIPS). He is a member of the Institute of Supply management in good standing. He has undertaken Strategic Leadership Development Programme and Senior Management Courses in Kenya School of Government.

Responsibilities: Provide professional advice to NGCDF Board on procurement of goods, supplies and Services and work.

Brenda Onyino Brenda Onyino – Manager, Corporate Communication

Onyino Ruth Brenda holds a Master degree in corporate Communication and Bachelors in Communication and PR. She is a honourable member of the Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK). She has also undertaken Strategic Leadership Development Program (SLDP) and Senior Management Course (SMC) at Kenya School of Government (KSG) and is also a certified Public Relations Analyst.

Responsibilities: create and maintain a favourable public image for the NG-CDF Board by communicating programs and achievements; advising the Board and the constituencies on corporate branding and media relations.

Charles Mugita Gesongo Charles Mugita Gesongo – Manager, Monitoring & Evaluation

Charles Gesongo holds Masters of Arts in Economics and Bachelor of Arts (Economics). He has Post-Graduate Diploma in Management, M & E of Agricultural and Rural programmes, ILO, Turin, Italy Institute of Economic Affairs. He has undertaken Senior Management Course in Kenya School of Government.

Responsibilities: Monitoring and reporting the performance of the programs in the constituencies and suggest measures to improve the monitoring system, coordinating with constituencies, service providers, and all other stakeholders in both county and national governments to ensure a long-term approach to participatory monitoring and evaluation process.

Beatrice Otieno Beatrice Otieno – Manager, Field Financial Coordination

Beatrice Otieno holds Master of Business Administration (Finance) Bachelor of Arts in Economics. She is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Kenya (ICPAK) in good standing. She has undertaken Senior Management Course from Kenya School of Government.

Responsibilities: providing professional advice to the National Government Constituencies Development Fund Committees (NGCDFCs) and Fund Account managers on financial management and Providing technical guidance and support to Constituencies in Preparation of Constituencies financial statements.

Ann Mulea Ann Mulea – Manager, Research and Statistics

Ann Mulea holds Master of Arts in Economics, Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Certified Public Accountant Part II, Statistical package for Social Sciences, Computerized Accounting-Pastel, Sage and Quick books, Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Public Policy Process Analysis, Research Methods, Econometrics and Macro modelling, Monitoring and Evaluation, Tools for Policy Analysis, Inclusive Green Economy in Practice, Policy and Economic Measures as Tools for Local and Regional Sustainable Development. She has a Certificate in Computer applications, Strategic Leadership Development Program and Senior Management Course from Kenya School of Government. She has also undertaken Integrated Environmental impact assessment & Audit Course. She is a member of Economists Society of Kenya.

Responsibilities: Coordinating research, collecting, collating and analyzing data for operational, planning and evidence-based decision making purposes as well as reporting of data/information for improved research and programme management.

NG-CDF and Risk Management

There is a strong relationship between risk management and service delivery at the NG-CDF Board. Effective risk management is an important route towards securing the right services to be delivered to the public, and also maximizing the level of service provision achievable within the Board.

Why Risk Management at NG-CDF?

  • Compliance
  • To ensure effective and efficient management of the Fund
  • Enhance service delivery

Roles of NG-CDF Committee in Risk Management

  • Coordinate and monitor the implementation of risk management initiatives within the constituency.
  • Conduct risk assessments and develop monitoring systems for risks.
  • Monitor risks in the constituency.

Complaint Process

  1. The Management receives the complaint.
  2. Information is sought from the relevant Fund Account by virtue of section 24(10) of the NG-CDF Act.
  3. The matter is taken to the relevant committee of the Board, which makes appropriate recommendation(s) to the Board by virtue of Section 6(1)(e).
  4. Arbitration is commenced.
  5. The matter is taken to court.
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