Tigania West Constituency NG-CDF
National Secretariat • Republic of Kenya

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

Board Chairperson

Hon. John Olago Aluoch CBS

Provides overall strategic stewardship, board leadership, and statutory governance over the national fund.

Executive Secretariat

Mr. Benjamin Magut

Ag. Chief Executive Officer & Ex-Officio Secretary to the Board. Accounting Officer directing administrative operations and statutory disbursements.

State Dept for Economic Planning

Mr. Festus Wangwe

Alternative Director to the Principal Secretary, State Department for Economic Planning. Ensures national planning and Kenya Vision 2030 alignment.

The National Treasury

Mr. John Olela

Alternative Director to the Principal Secretary, The National Treasury. Safeguards fiscal compliance and exchequer funding releases.

Ministry of Education

Dr. Sugut William Kiplagat

Alternative Director to the Principal Secretary, State Department for Basic Education. Coordinates school infrastructure standards and bursary harmonization.

Office of the Attorney General

Ms. Leah Aywah

Alternate Director to the Attorney General & Department of Justice. Advises on constitutional compliance and statutory amendments.

Independent Trustee

Hon. Masitsa Naomi Shiyonga

Board Member appointed pursuant to Section 15 of the Act. Champions grassroots inclusion, gender equity, and social accountability.

Independent Trustee

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

1. Audit Committee

Internal controls oversight, Auditor-General report reviews, risk management assurance, and systems audits.

2. Finance, HR & Admin Committee

Secretariat budgets, human resource governance, employee performance contracting, and annual procurement plans.

3. Programs, Risk & Performance Committee

Evaluates constituency project proposals, reallocation requests, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), and 5-Year Strategic Plans.

4. Governance, Complaints & Publicity Committee

Dispute resolution, public grievance redress (GRM), corporate communication strategies, media relations, and ICT oversight.