NAIROBI, Kenya May 16 \u2013 The government has extended the transition period for Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to align with the Public Benefit Organisations (PBO) Act, 2013, giving institutions an additional 12 months to comply with the new legal framework.<\/p>\n
According to Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, the extension takes effect from May 14, and is intended to ensure a smooth and structured shift into the updated regulatory system governing public benefit organisations.<\/p>\n
Murkomen said the extension is aimed at facilitating a seamless transition for existing NGOs into the PBO Act framework without disrupting ongoing development work across the country.<\/p>\n
He noted that Public Benefit Organisations play a critical role in supporting Kenya\u2019s development priorities, particularly under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).<\/p>\n
\u201cPublic Benefit Organisations complement our nation\u2019s development priorities, especially the Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda,\u201d Murkomen stated.<\/p>\n
He emphasized that the government remains committed to strengthening the legal, regulatory, and institutional environment to support a vibrant and effective PBO sector.<\/p>\n
The extension is expected to give NGOs additional time to meet compliance requirements under the PBO Act, which seeks to streamline operations, enhance accountability, and improve coordination within the sector.<\/p>\n
The government has reiterated its commitment to building a facilitative framework that supports collaboration between civil society organisations and state institutions in delivering public services.<\/p>\n
The 12-month extension is seen as part of broader reforms aimed at strengthening governance within the NGO sector while ensuring continuity of development programmes across the country.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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