The government has assured that the new Public Benefit Organisations regulations are geared towards enhancing transparency and accountability in operations of non-governmental organisations as opposed to being punitive.
According to Public Benefit Organisations Regulatory Authority's (PBORA) Legal Affairs Manager Liondo Otieno, the regulations that were published on June 5, 2025 to operationalise the Public Benefit Organisations Act, 2013, are expected to introduce tighter regulations that will help eliminate "briefcase NGOs" and strengthen oversight of the non-profit sector in the country.
The legal affairs manager explained that once the regulations are endorsed, they would empower the Authority to monitor and verify all NGOs, now known as Public Benefit Organisations (PBOs) operating across the country and help restore public trust by ensuring only genuine, impactful organisations are allowed to operate.
He reaffirmed government's support for a vibrant, well-regulated civil society that complements government efforts in delivering services, promoting social justice, and deepening democratic governance across the country.
