Furious Malava Residents Demands Immediate Resignation Of Their New UDA MP David Ndakwa, Reason Listed

Malava Member of Parliament David Ndakwa is facing mounting criticism from residents after stating that the constituency’s National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) kitty currently holds only KSh3 million, an amount he said is insufficient to issue bursaries to needy students.

The remarks have sparked anger among locals who accuse the MP of failing to fulfil promises he made during the Malava by-election campaigns. 

Many residents say the statement has raised serious concerns about his leadership and commitment to addressing key issues affecting the constituency.

During recent engagements with residents, Ndakwa reportedly admitted that the available funds in the NG-CDF account were too little to support bursary allocations for students. 

The revelation shocked many parents and learners who had already filled out application forms hoping to receive financial assistance to continue with their studies.

Several residents expressed frustration, saying the MP should have been transparent about the status of the funds before asking students to apply for bursaries.

One resident, Eliud Mutsami, questioned why learners were asked to submit bursary forms if the funds were not available.

“We are surprised to hear our MP say there is no money in the NG-CDF kitty. If that was the case, why were students asked to apply for bursaries?” Mutsami asked.

He added that many students who were expecting financial help have not returned to school after the half-term break because their families cannot afford the fees.

Other residents argued that the legislator should seek alternative solutions to ensure students resume their education rather than simply citing a lack of funds.

Another resident, John Wanyama, claimed there were concerns about transparency surrounding the constituency fund. He alleged that the amount available could be higher than what the MP stated and urged him to release bursaries without delay.

Wanyama also called on William Ruto to intervene and ensure students from Malava are not disadvantaged.

The controversy has also attracted political reactions from Ndakwa’s rivals. Former trade unionist Seth Panyako, who lost to Ndakwa in the Malava by-election, criticised the MP’s leadership and claimed the statement confirmed concerns raised during the campaign period.

Panyako accused the legislator of focusing more on visits to State House instead of addressing the needs of his constituents. He also hinted at challenging Ndakwa again in the 2027 general election.

However, Ndakwa has dismissed the criticism, insisting that his leadership remains focused on serving the people of Malava.

He explained that delays in releasing bursary funds are often caused by late disbursements from the National Treasury.

According to the MP, NG-CDF allocations are sometimes released in phases, which affects the timing of bursary distribution.

He assured residents that once the Treasury releases additional funds, bursary cheques will be issued to deserving students across the constituency.

Ndakwa further urged residents to remain patient, saying he is actively engaging the relevant government offices to ensure the funds are released so that learners can receive the much-needed support.