MPs threaten to disband Equalisation Fund over stalled projects
By Kenneth Mwenda, March 4, 2026Members of Parliament have threatened to disband the Equalisation Fund over stalled projects in marginalised areas.
The warning came on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, during a meeting at Bunge Tower between the National Assembly Committee on Cohesion and Equal Opportunities and the Fund’s Chief Executive Officer, Guyo Boru.
MPs accused the Fund of failing to deliver meaningful development despite receiving large budget allocations over the years.
Committee Chairperson Adan Yusuf Haji (Mandera West MP) said the Fund had not met the expectations of communities that relied on it to promote fair development.
“The Fund has no impact on marginalised communities who were looking upon it to ensure that they enjoy the national cake,” Haji said.
He said the Committee would table a special report in the House with firm proposals on the future of the Fund.
“A special report will be tabled in the House soon by the Committee with serious recommendations on the Fund,” he said.
Haji added that the Fund had failed to launch transformative projects that could close development gaps in marginalised regions, despite receiving significant public funds.
Stalled projects spark criticism
Vice Chairperson Duncan Mathenge (Nyeri Town) criticised the agency for leaving several projects incomplete across counties, calling it a waste of public money.
“The majority of the projects have stalled after consuming public funds,” he said.
Mathenge also questioned why MPs were excluded from approving projects in their constituencies.
“Why are you not allowing MPs to approve development projects that you initiate in their areas of jurisdiction? They should be key to identifying projects to be initiated as per the needs of the people they represent,” he said.
Narok North MP Agnes Pareyio said her community had high expectations of the Fund but had seen little progress.
“The Equalisation Fund only exists on paper. As a marginalised community, we have not seen projects by the Fund that ensure our people access basic services,” she said.
The Committee said it would visit some of the stalled projects to assess their status as pressure grows on the agency to account for its performance.
In response, Boru blamed delays in funding for the slow progress. He told MPs that unpaid allocations had affected the Fund’s operations.
“Since inception to February this year, arrears amounting to Ksh62,677,649,853 have accrued to the Fund as a result of non- transfers the cash to the Fund as required by Article 204(1) of the Constitution,” he explained.