Use NG-CDF funds for essential projects, not toilet repairs – Ndindi Nyoro to MPs
Kiharu lawmaker Ndindi Nyoro has advised Members of Parliament against utilizing Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) allocations for the renovation of school toilets.
Instead, he recommends directing these funds towards other crucial projects.
According to Mr Nyoro, school toilets should only be repaired in emergencies.
Despite leading in development initiatives since joining parliament, Nyoro argues that allocating NG-CDF funds to toilet repairs impedes the implementation of more critical projects.
“There is no public school, especially in primary schools, that does not need a toilet. Every school you visit, toilets have problems. You can use CDF funds to repair toilets until you exhaust them,” Nyoro asserted.
The MP, a staunch ally of President William Ruto, recently hosted MPs from various regions seeking insights on how to effectively utilize NG-CDF for constituency development.
Mr Nyoro, elected for the first time in 2017, finds it disgraceful for an MP or their associates to boast about progress achieved through repairing school toilets.
“It is shameful to brag about progress made by repairing school toilets. Toilet renovation should be carried out based on emergencies,” he advised visiting MPs.
Some MPs sent their representatives to learn from Nyoro about the development strategies employed in Kiharu constituency.
In November 2023, the UDA party MP topped Infortrak’s research organization list as the best-performing lawmaker in the country, scoring 70 per cent.
He was closely followed by Kangema MP Peter Irungu with 68 per cent.
Infortrak’s research also identified five MPs sharing the third position, namely Paul Mwirigi of Igembe South, Gideon Mulyungi (Mwingi Central), Christopher Wangaya of Kwisero, Robert Mbui (Kathiani), and Peter Kaluma of Homa Bay Town, each scoring 66 per cent.
Ndindi Nyoro emphasizes the importance of MPs setting goals and involving constituents to achieve NG-CDF objectives.
“For instance, in Kiharu constituency, I convene meetings with locals in every village, seeking advice and understanding the development projects they desire,” Nyoro explained.
Each constituency receives an average of Sh157 million (NG-CDF) annually from the national government, with allocation based on population and poverty levels.
Kenya has a total of 290 constituencies.