Meria
Elder Lister
Members of Parliament (MPs) on Monday, January 23, stormed out of the Parliamentary Committee members retreat in Mombasa over delayed disbursement of the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF).
Speaking to the press, Kesses lawmaker Julius Rutto stated that the retreat would not proceed unless the National Treasury disbursed funds for the NG-CDF.
Rutto declared that for Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u to address the convention, the money needed to have reflected in the constituencies' CDF accounts.
He explained that the funds were crucial given that schools reopened on January 23.
"For us to remain here spending taxpayers' money when Kenyans are suffering is totally unethical. We will cease every engagement until the funds are released," he stated.
His sentiments were reiterated by Kasarani lawmaker Ronald Karauri who reckoned that it was important for the government to give education the priority it required.
" It is important that we prioritize the education of our school children over luxury retreats for members and resources allocated to the areas that need it the most," Karauri added.
Speaking to the press, Kesses lawmaker Julius Rutto stated that the retreat would not proceed unless the National Treasury disbursed funds for the NG-CDF.
Rutto declared that for Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung'u to address the convention, the money needed to have reflected in the constituencies' CDF accounts.
He explained that the funds were crucial given that schools reopened on January 23.
"For us to remain here spending taxpayers' money when Kenyans are suffering is totally unethical. We will cease every engagement until the funds are released," he stated.
His sentiments were reiterated by Kasarani lawmaker Ronald Karauri who reckoned that it was important for the government to give education the priority it required.
" It is important that we prioritize the education of our school children over luxury retreats for members and resources allocated to the areas that need it the most," Karauri added.
