Frequently Asked Questions

Myth 1: NG-CDF is just a bursary fund.
Reality: NG-CDF funds nationwide education infrastructure (classrooms, laboratories, dormitories), security infrastructure (police stations, chiefs' offices), climate change mitigation (5%), and digital ICT hubs.

Myth 2: NG-CDF duplicates county government functions.
Reality: NG-CDF is drawn strictly from the National Government's share of revenue (at least 2.5% of ordinary revenue) and exclusively finances national government functions at the constituency level.

Myth 3: Members of Parliament control and disburse the money.
Reality: Under the Constitution and Section 43 of the NG-CDF Act 2015, MPs play an oversight role only through the Constituency Oversight Committee. Funds are administered by the NG-CDF Board and the NG-CDFC committee composed of community representatives.

Myth 4: There is no public accountability.
Reality: Every project undergoes public procurement procedures, Auditor-General annual scrutiny, Sub-County internal audit reviews, and Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) oversight.

Any Kenyan student currently enrolled in an accredited public or registered private secondary school, special needs institution, vocational training center, or public tertiary institution/university is eligible. In compliance with Board statutory guidelines, priority scoring is accorded to total orphans, single-parent orphans, students with disabilities (PWDs), and youth from demonstrably vulnerable or low-income households. All applications undergo physical vetting by the Ward Bursary Vetting Sub-Committee.

The National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) is established pursuant to the NG-CDF Act, 2015, as amended in 2016, 2022, and 2023. The Fund is domiciled within the Ministry responsible for National Economic Policy and Planning (The National Treasury & Economic Planning) and managed at the national level by the NG-CDF Board, a state corporation.

Citizens can either obtain physical Application Form CDF 1 (Secondary) or Form CDF 2 (Tertiary) from their local Ward Liaison Office, or apply directly online via this portal under the 'Bursaries' section. Upon submission, you receive a unique Bursary Tracking Number (e.g. BUR-KMN-26-XXXX) which can be entered into the Bursary Status Tracker at any time to see if your application has been verified, vetted, approved, or issued a cheque.

The primary purpose of the Fund is to address socio-economic development at the grassroots constituency level, eradicate poverty, and promote regional equity by dedicating not less than 2.5% of all ordinary revenue collected by the National Government to projects prioritized by local communities.

Pursuant to Public Finance Management (PFM) Act rules, NG-CDF bursary payments are never issued in cash or made payable to individual students. All approved awards are disbursed exclusively via official crossed bank cheques or electronic fund transfers made directly to the officially registered bank account of the beneficiary secondary school, college, or university.

Under Section 16 of the NG-CDF Act, the Board is mandated to:
1. Consider and approve project proposal dossiers submitted from all 290 constituencies.
2. Ensure timely, equitable disbursement of statutory funds to constituency main bank accounts.
3. Ensure efficient, transparent management of the Fund.
4. Coordinate the implementation of inter-constituency collaborative projects.
5. Receive, investigate, and address public grievances and complaints arising from Fund implementation.
6. Administer the assets and affairs of the Board in accordance with the law.

No. Under the Constitution of Kenya 2010 (Fourth Schedule) and Section 24 of the NG-CDF Act 2015, health facilities, dispensaries, and rural access roads are strictly devolved functions under the mandate of County Governments. The statutory mandate of NG-CDF is legally restricted exclusively to National Government functions: Primary and Secondary Education, Tertiary colleges, National Security infrastructure (Chiefs' Offices, Police Posts, AP Lines), and Environmental conservation.

The Fund operates through a 3-tier decentralized implementation framework:
1. National Level: The NG-CDF Board provides overall governance, policy direction, proposal review, and exchequer fund releases.
2. Constituency Level: The NG-CDF Committee (NG-CDFC) compiles community proposals, administers approved project allocations, and oversees Project Management Committees.
3. Community Level: Project Management Committees (PMCs), elected directly by local residents at school or institution barazas, execute civil works and report back to the community.

Under Section 27 of the NG-CDF Act, any community member or organized group can propose a project during the mandatory Annual Ward Public Participation Baraza convened by the Constituency Committee. Proposals are submitted using statutory Form CDF 4, accompanied by minutes of the community meeting, proof of land ownership, and endorsement by the local Chief. The NG-CDFC compiles all approved ward submissions into the annual budget proposals submitted to the National Board.

National Assembly Select Committee (NASC): Oversees the legal and policy framework governing the Fund at the National Assembly level, reviews proposed statutory amendments, and approves the annual national budget allocation.

Constituency Oversight Committee (COC): Chaired by the elected Member of Parliament, mobilizes target groups, solicits public opinions, and presents community views to the National Assembly without participating in operational project execution.

Navigate to the 'Projects (PMTS)' menu on this platform. You can search by project code, school name, ward, or sector. Each project page provides an audited transparency dossier detailing the Approved Budget, Total Disbursed, Total Spent, Physical Progress Percentage, Contractor Name, Bill of Quantities (BQ) summary, and geo-referenced site inspection photos.

The utilization of NG-CDF funds is subjected to multiple layers of rigorous statutory oversight:
- Auditor-General: Audits all 290 constituency accounts annually and submits formal inspection reports to the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC).
- Sub-County Internal Auditors: Continuously monitor payment vouchers and procurement documentation at the constituency level.
- Board Internal Audit Directorate: Conducts periodic risk-based audits and systems reviews across constituencies.
- Public Project Signboards: Every project site displays a statutory signboard listing the project cost, contractor, PMC membership, and completion date.

In accordance with Section 4 of the NG-CDF Act 2015, the National Assembly allocates at least 2.5% of all national government ordinary revenue collected to the NG-CDF each financial year. Seventy-five percent (75%) of the total fund is divided equally among all 290 constituencies, while the remaining twenty-five percent (25%) is distributed according to the national poverty index determined by the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA).

The Constitution of Kenya (Article 10) and Section 27 of the NG-CDF Act require active citizen participation:
1. Attend ward-level public barazas convened by the NG-CDFC to propose and prioritize community projects.
2. Nominate and elect members of Project Management Committees (PMCs).
3. Provide community oversight during project construction and report lagging works.
4. Attend project commissioning ceremonies and participate in the sustained maintenance of completed public facilities.

The NG-CDFC consists of seven (7) elected community members: one man and one woman representing youth; one man and one woman representing adult men and women; one representative of persons with disabilities (PWD); one faith-based representative; and one community elder. The Fund Account Manager (FAM) serves as the ex-officio secretary. Committee members serve a statutory term of two (2) years, renewable once.

Eligible Projects: Only capital projects relating to functions of the National Government under the Constitution, including primary/secondary schools, special needs schools, TTIs, KMTCs, police stations, chiefs' offices, administrative infrastructure, digital ICT hubs, and climate change interventions.

Ineligible Projects: Devolved county functions (e.g., dispensaries, nursery/ECDE schools, county roads, markets), private individual benefits, recurrent operational costs of other bodies, or political party activities.

All public works procurement is conducted strictly in accordance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act (PPADA) 2015. Tenders are published openly on this portal and the Public Procurement Information Portal (PPIP). Evaluations are performed by the Tender Evaluation Committee based on preliminary, technical, and financial criteria. Contract award notices disclosing the winning firm, award sum, and beneficial ownership are publicly displayed on the Tenders page.

The NG-CDF dedicates not less than 25% (approximately Ksh 15 Billion annually) to Education Bursaries, benefiting over 1.2 million students each year.

Eligibility: Needy and vulnerable students enrolled in recognized secondary schools, special needs institutions, vocational colleges (TVETs/TTIs), Kenya Medical Training Colleges (KMTC), and public/private chartered universities.

Application Process: Pick or download the official Bursary Application Form, obtain verification from local chiefs, religious leaders, and school principals, and submit before the announced intake deadline. Bursary cheques are issued directly in the name of the learning institution.

In compliance with national statutory directives, at least 30% of the total value of all procurement contracts awarded each financial year is strictly reserved for enterprises owned by Youth, Women, and Persons with Disabilities (AGPO). Eligible firms must hold a valid National Treasury AGPO Registration Certificate.

Through the Constituency Innovation Hubs Programme in collaboration with the Ministry of ICT, NG-CDF finances the construction and outfitting of modern digital centers. Over 86 hubs are currently operational, providing free high-speed fiber internet, computer workstations, and Jitume skills training, enabling young people to access remote global freelance work.

Yes. The Citizen Feedback & Grievance Portal provides a dedicated 'Submit Anonymously' option. When selected, your IP address and personal identifying data are stripped, while a secure tracking code is generated allowing you to review responses from the Internal Audit Directorate without revealing your identity.

Following the presidential assent to the NG-CDF Amendment Act in December 2023, each constituency allocates up to 5% of its annual budget towards climate change mitigation. Funded activities include restoring indigenous tree cover in public schools, installing solar-powered water pumping systems, institutional clean energy cookstoves, and environmental education.

Under our Citizens' Service Delivery Charter, general inquiries receive acknowledgment within 24 hours and resolution within 3 working days. Complaints requiring on-site structural or financial inspection by field engineers are investigated and concluded within 14 calendar days.

Citizens can lodge complaints and report irregularities through multiple official channels:
- Email: complaints@ngcdf.go.ke or info@ngcdf.go.ke
- Telephone Hotline: +254 709 894 000 / +254 20 223 0000
- In Person / Written: 10th Floor, Harambee Sacco Building, Haile Selassie Avenue, Nairobi, or at any Regional Directorate Office.
- EACC Whistleblower Portal: The Board liaises with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission to protect informants under the Witness Protection Act.

Under the NG-CDF Board Citizen Service Delivery Charter:
- General inquiries and public feedback: Responded to within 48 hours.
- Formal project complaints: Acknowledged within 7 days; preliminary inspection report within 14 days; final resolution within 30 working days.
- Bursary verification appeals: Addressed within 14 working days.