MPs defy Raila over CDF billions as storm brews

MPs, including ODM troops, have defied their party boss Raila Odinga’s call to disband the National Government Constituencies Development Fund as big clash looms over the multibillion-shilling kitty.

The details emerged as the government gave in to pressure from the lawmakers and released Sh7 billion for the fund, with Treasury CS John Mbadi promising a similar amount in two weeks.

For two consecutive days over the weekend, a tough-talking Raila said CDF, alongside other resources like the road maintenance levy must be given to county governments.