President Kiir Opened The Transitional National Legislative Assembly After A Short Recess And Directs Finance Minister To Pay CDF Funds To The Parliamentarians

President Kiir Opening The 
Transitional National Assembly 

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President Kiir today opened the Transitional National Legislative Assembly after the Parliament had a short "recess".

The session was opened under the theme: "Implementing the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan "R-ARCSS"through the Roadmap" 

President Kiir During the Inauguration directed the Ministry Of Finance and Planning to pay the "CDF" commonly known as the Constituency Development Fund on Monday in Juba. 

In his own words President Kiir said that: “The CDF was created through the Act of Parliament to enable you the MPs, to directly fund projects identified by your constituents. It is also intended to allow you, members of parliament to remain in touch with citizens at the grassroots through projects initiated through CDF,” Kiir said.

President Kiir further outlined the importance of "CDF" in the country in supporting Community Based Initiatives. 

“I am directing the Ministry of Finance and Planning to work with you, the parliamentarians, where practicable to consider disbursing outstanding arrears owned to the CDF,”  Kiir said.

The president also warned the Legislators against miss-handling the funds, President Kiir also acknowledged that in the past some crooked Lawmakers missed the funds for their own benefits. 

“But there is a problem; some MPs will go and take CDF money to be their own money, but still these issues will come to me, and I will process on it.” President Kiir said. 

Peter Lomude Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee For The Constituency Development Fund said that, the funds will help the legislators to provide services to the people. 

“We have seen some circumstances where children are learning under trees; they have no access to clean water. And if this budget is to be a national budget, it should be felt by our people.” Peter said.