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LAWS OF KENYA
NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS CO-ORDINATION ACT
CAP. 134
- Published in Kenya Gazette Vol. XCIII—No. 3 on 18 January 1991
- Assented to on 14 January 1991
- Commenced on 15 June 1992 by Non-Governmental Organizations Co-ordination Act Commencement
- [Amended by Statute Law (Repeal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 1991 (Act No. 14 of 1991) on 27 December 1991]
- [Amended by Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 1992 (Act No. 11 of 1992) on 23 October 1992]
- [Amended by Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2007 (Act No. 7 of 2007) on 15 October 2007]
- [Revised by 24th Annual Supplement (Legal Notice 221 of 2023) on 31 December 2022]
Part I – PRELIMINARY
1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Non-Governmental Organizations Co-ordination Act.2. Interpretation
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—"Board" means the Non-Governmental Organizations Co-ordination Board established by section 3(1);"Bureau" means the executive directorate of the Board;"certificate" means certificate of registration issued under Part III;"Council" means the National Council of Non-Governmental Organizations established under section 23;"International Non-Governmental Organization" means a Non-Governmental Organization with the original incorporation in one or more countries other than Kenya, but operating within Kenya under a certificate of registration;"National Non-Governmental Organization" means a Non-Governmental Organization which is registered exclusively in Kenya with authority to operate within Kenya;"Non-Governmental Organization" means a private voluntary grouping of individuals or associations, not operated for profit or for other commercial purposes but which have organized themselves nationally or internationally for the benefit of the public at large and for the promotion of social welfare, development charity or research in the areas inclusive of, but not restricted to, health, relief, agriculture, education, industry and the supply of amenities and services;"register" means the register of non-governmental organizations maintained by the Board.[Act No. 14 of 1991, Sch., Act No. 11 of 1992, Sch.]Part II – ESTABLISHMENT, FUNCTIONS AND POWERS OF THE BOARD
3. Establishment of the Board
4. Composition of the Board
5. Executive director
6. Procedure at meetings of the Board
7. Functions of the Board
The functions of the Board shall be—8. Powers of the Board
The Board shall have power—9. Documentation centre
The Board shall establish and maintain a documentation centre on Non-Governmental Organizations and their activities in Kenya and such other information as may be necessary for the understanding and promotion of the contribution of Non-Governmental Organizations to national development.Part III – REGISTRATION OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
10. Registration of Non-Governmental Organizations
11. Fees
An application for registration of Non-Governmental Organization shall be accompanied by such fees as the Cabinet Secretary may from time to time prescribe.12. Certificate of registration
13. [Deleted by Act No. 14 of 1991, Sch.]
14. Refusal of registration
The Board may refuse registration of an applicant if—15. [Deleted by Act No. 14 of 1991, Sch.]
16. Cancellation of certificate
17. Entry permits
The Board shall receive and consider application for entry permits in respect of prospective employees of a registered Non-Governmental Organization and make recommendations to the Principal Immigration Officer for the issuance of the permit to the applicant.[Act No. 14 of 1991, Sch.]18. Board may require proof of existence
19. Appeals
20. Exempt organizations
An organization established by a State or group of states for welfare, research, relief, public health or other forms of development assistance shall not be eligible for registration under this Act.21. Privileges
Any organization registered under this Act shall not be entitled to diplomatic or consular privileges or immunities.22. Offences and penalties
Part IV – SELF-REGULATION BY THE NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
23. Establishment of the Council
24. Code of conduct
Part V – TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS
25. Transitional period
26. Membership of interim council
The first one hundred Non-Governmental Organizations to be registered by the Board under this Act shall constitute an interim council competent to develop and adopt the code of conduct under Part IV.[Act No. 14 of 1991, Sch.]Part VI – FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
27. Financial year of the Board
28. Investment
29. Annual estimates
30. Books of accounts
31. Audit
Part VII – MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
32. Regulations
The Cabinet Secretary may make regulations for the efficient carrying into effect of the provisions of this Act and, without restricting the generality of the foregoing, make regulations—33. Uttering false statements
34. Appeals
35. Custody of common seal
History of this document
31 December 2022 this version
Revised by
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15 October 2007
23 October 1992
15 June 1992
27 December 1991
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The Non-Governmental Organizations Council Code of Conduct | Legal Notice 306 of 1995 |
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