Pressure is mounting on the management of the Kamukunji National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NGCDF) as residents call for a forensic audit into the handling of public money within the constituency.
The demands follow growing concerns over repeated bank account transfers, alleged ghost projects, changes of account signatories, and claims that individuals questioning the fund’s operations are being intimidated.
Residents claim that the constituency fund account has been moved several times over the years, beginning at Cooperative Bank before later shifting to Equity Bank and eventually KCB Bank.
They are now demanding explanations on who approved the changes, why the accounts were transferred repeatedly, and whether all the required procedures and approvals were followed during the process.
Some residents argue that the movement of the accounts has raised suspicion because it could make tracking public funds more difficult during audits. They are now asking investigators to determine whether the transfers were ordinary administrative decisions or whether there were other undisclosed reasons behind them.
The concerns have also been fueled by allegations surrounding New Kamukunji Secondary School, a project residents say reportedly received KSh8.5 million through the constituency fund but allegedly cannot be identified as a completed or functioning school on the ground.
They are now calling on the NGCDF board, the Auditor-General, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), and education authorities to explain how the funds were used.
Residents want authorities to establish whether the money was released, who received the payments, whether any work was carried out, and if inspection and completion reports exist.
According to those raising the concerns, any project funded using public money should have proper records showing approvals, procurement details, payment documents, contractors, and physical evidence of implementation.
Questions have also emerged over the continued stay of Kamukunji Constituency Fund Manager Mr. Farah, who residents claim has served in the same constituency for nearly 15 years.
They allege that efforts to transfer him have previously failed and are now asking why he has remained at the same station for such a long period despite growing accountability concerns.
Residents further claim that Mr. Farah was recently transferred to Gatundu South Constituency but allegedly did not report to the new station.
They are demanding clarification on whether he is exempt from normal public service transfer procedures.
Residents allege that some individuals questioning the management of the fund have faced intimidation.
They claim names of institutions such as State House and EACC have allegedly been mentioned to discourage criticism and scrutiny.
The residents maintain that their concerns are focused on accountability and transparency. They are now calling for a full forensic audit covering bank account movements, signatory changes, procurement records, project payments, pending bills, and physical verification of all projects funded through Kamukunji NGCDF.
