NGO & Non-Profit Registration

Overview

Kenya’s non-profit sector is governed by a significantly updated legal framework. The PBO Act, 2013, operationalised in May 2024, has replaced the old NGO Coordination Act framework. We guide founders, diaspora philanthropists, and international organisations through registration, compliance, and governance under the current law.

What We Do

• ›Entity Selection & Structuring \u2014 We advise on the four main options: PBO under the PBO Act 2013; Society under the Societies Act; Company Limited by Guarantee under the Companies Act, 2015; and Charitable Trust under the Trustees Act.
• ›PBO Registration \u2014 We handle the full registration process with the PBORA, including constitution drafting, founders’ documentation, submission, and follow-up. Registration is mandatory.
• ›KRA Tax Exemption \u2014 Registered PBOs may apply for income tax exemption. We prepare and file KRA exemption applications and advise on maintaining compliance with the exemption conditions.
• ›Governance & Constitution Drafting \u2014 We draft constitutions that meet regulatory requirements, establish clear separation between governance and management, and protect the organization’s mission.
• ›Annual Compliance & Reporting \u2014 PBOs have mandatory annual reporting obligations. Non-compliance has resulted in the PBORA issuing notices against over 2,800 organisations for deregistration.

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