Former Prime Minister and ODM party leader Raila Odinga has called for the need to reassess the role of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) within the framework of devolution.
Odinga said CDF undermines the constitutional separation of roles but underscored the historical importance of the fund in addressing regional development disparities under a centralized system.
Addressing over 3,500 delegates, during the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) 42nd annual conference held at Sarova Whitesands, Mombasa, Odinga However, he noted that with the successful implementation of devolution, there is now a stronger case for aligning development initiatives with the mandates of county governments.
This year's conference edition's theme is 'Beyond the Profession: Accountants in all spheres of the economy' "CDF served its purpose before devolution, but today, that role must be carried out by counties.
