About NG-CDF Board
Established under the National Government Constituencies Development Fund Act, 2015 to oversee equitable socio-economic development and poverty alleviation across all 290 constituencies in Kenya.
Governance Framework
The NG-CDF Board is a state corporation established under Section 15 of the NG-CDF Act, 2015. The Board is responsible for policy direction, strategic leadership, regulatory compliance, and nationwide allocation of development funding to all 290 constituencies.
Members of the Board
Hon. John Olago Aluoch CBS
Provides overall strategic stewardship, board leadership, and statutory governance over the national fund.
Mr. Benjamin Magut
Ag. Chief Executive Officer & Ex-Officio Secretary to the Board. Accounting Officer directing administrative operations and statutory disbursements.
Mr. Festus Wangwe
Alternative Director to the Principal Secretary, State Department for Economic Planning. Ensures national planning and Kenya Vision 2030 alignment.
Mr. John Olela
Alternative Director to the Principal Secretary, The National Treasury. Safeguards fiscal compliance and exchequer funding releases.
Dr. Sugut William Kiplagat
Alternative Director to the Principal Secretary, State Department for Basic Education. Coordinates school infrastructure standards and bursary harmonization.
Ms. Leah Aywah
Alternate Director to the Attorney General & Department of Justice. Advises on constitutional compliance and statutory amendments.
Hon. Masitsa Naomi Shiyonga
Board Member appointed pursuant to Section 15 of the Act. Champions grassroots inclusion, gender equity, and social accountability.
Hon. Gabriel Kago Mukuha
Board Member appointed pursuant to Section 15 of the Act. Brings extensive experience in grassroots legislative engagement and value-for-money oversight.
Standing Board Committees
Internal controls oversight, Auditor-General report reviews, risk management assurance, and systems audits.
Secretariat budgets, human resource governance, employee performance contracting, and annual procurement plans.
Evaluates constituency project proposals, reallocation requests, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), and 5-Year Strategic Plans.
Dispute resolution, public grievance redress (GRM), corporate communication strategies, media relations, and ICT oversight.
