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[QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 39249, member: 636"]
Parliament members scored a victory after courts refused to block their fund protection plans. High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi declined to stop lawmakers from changing the constitution rules about constituency money. Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo and Ainabkoi MP Samuel Chepkonga lead efforts to secure three development funds. The ruling allows Parliament to continue debating constitutional changes for local project financing. Opposition groups failed to halt the legislative process through court intervention.

Katiba Institute and Kenya Human Rights Commission challenged the constitutional amendment proposal. National Assembly lawyers argued the petition interferes with Parliament's lawmaking powers under Articles 95 and 256. Court documents show Assembly officials called the challenge premature and defective. Mugambi said no reason exists to grant conservatory orders at this stage. The case returns to court on June 5 for further directions and a possible final ruling.

The National Government Constituency Fund helps reduce poverty through local development projects. Parliament established the fund under 2015 legislation that received updates during 2023. Lawmakers depend on constituency money to finance roads, schools, and water projects across Kenya. Constitutional protection would shield the fund from future legal challenges. Regional equity remains the primary goal of constituency-level socioeconomic programs.
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