Court of Appeal to rule on legality of NG-CDF today

The National Assembly moved to the appellate court to challenge the September 24, 2024, High Court ruling that found the NG-CDF Act, 201,5 unconstitutional.

In its ruling, the High Court declared that the NG-CDF violates the separation of powers and devolution. The court however allowed the fund to continue operating only until June 30, 2026.

The court also found that the kitty led to duplication of activities and encroached on functions that the Constitution exclusively grants to county governments, and bore all the hallmarks of creating confusion in both levels of government.

In its appeal, the National Assembly, however, argues that constituencies are recognised as National Government service delivery units under the National Government Coordination Act; therefore, NG-CDF does not duplicate county functions.