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Know the PBO Act, 2013
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What this platform is for
Understand the PBO Act and the 2026 Regulations, check your compliance, report what happens on the ground, and ask questions.
Who it is for
- Public benefit organisations
- Community organisations
- Partners
Main functions
What you can do here
Historical journey
From the NGO Act to the PBO Act
1990
NGOs register under the NGO Co-ordination Act.
2013
Parliament passes the PBO Act: one law for all PBOs.
2024
The Act takes effect on 14 May. PBORA replaces the NGO Board.
2026
The PBO Regulations set out forms, fees and timelines.
Now
Registered NGOs move onto the PBO register, with no fresh application.
When something changes, notify PBORA
30days
Constitution or governing-body changes
60days
Address, banking and other changes
Why this platform
Built for organisations on the ground
- Answers you can check against the law
- English and Kiswahili
- Based on the approved legal summaries
- Updates when the law changes