Background Information
National Federation of PBOs
The National Federation of Public Benefits Organizations popularly known as PBOs Federation is established under section 21 of the Public benefits Organizations Act 2013 as an umbrella organization of ALL registered PBOs and self-regulation forums. The functions of the PBOs Federation include promoting self-regulation, coordinating and monitoring the self-regulation forums registered under the PBO Act.
Provide proactive leadership in policy and national issues and work with government for enabling legislation and good governance.
Role Of PBOs Federation
The National Federation of PBOs Strives to:
□ Provide overall leadership to the PBOs sector and civil society as a whole.
□ Champion the values of probity, transparency, accountability, justice and good governance.
□ Mandated to present all its members.
□ Enhance self-regulation to its members and the adherence to the rule of law.
□ Assist them to realize their potential in providing services that improve the social economic status of the Kenyan society in pursuit of sustainable development and a just and equitable society regardless of gender, race, nationality, religious or any other inclination.
Role Of PBOs Federation
The National Federation of PBOs Strives to:
- Provide overall leadership to the PBOs sector and civil society as a whole.
- Champion the values of probity, transparency, accountability, justice and good governance.
- Mandated to present all its members.
- Enhance self-regulation to its members and the adherence to the rule of law.
- Assist them to realize their potential in providing services that improve the social economic status of the Kenyan society in pursuit of sustainable development and a just and equitable society regardless of gender, race, nationality, religious or any other inclination.
Objectives of The PBOs Federation
- To promote creation and maintenance of an enabling environment in order to effectively contribute to effectively and equitable sustainable development.
- Provide forum and build effective network for promoting dialogue, collaboration, learning experiences and information.
- Strengthen organizational, operational and conceptual properties of its constituents to enable effective and efficient independent operations.
- To champion and defend the rights its constituency in all matters.
- Influence public policy in relation to its constituency.
- Create public awareness on its role and responsibilities.
- To represent its constituency on local, international and national levels.
Membership
The membership is drawn from the registered PBOs in Kenya, both locally and internationally.
The Members are encouraged to file returns with The National Federation of PBOs, comply with necessary regulations and pay necessary annual subscriptions to the Membership Body.
Regions
The PBOs Federation coverage has been divided into 9 regions in Kenya divided as follows.
| REGION | COUNTIES |
|---|---|
| Coast Region | Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, Kwale Tana River ,Taita Taveta |
| Nyanza North Region | Homabay,Siaya ,Kisumu |
| Nyanza South Region | Nyamira, Kisii, Migori |
| Nairobi Region | Nairobi |
| Central Region | Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Kiambu, Muranga, Nyandarua | South Rift Region | Bomet, Narok, Kericho, Kajiado |
| Central Rift Region | Nakuru, Baringo, Laikipia, Samburu |
| Western Region | Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Busia |
| Upper Eastern Region | Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Isiolo, Embu |
| Lower Eastern | Makueni, Machakos, Kitui |
| North Rift Region | Turkana, Elgeyo Marakwet, West Pokot, Nandi, Uasin-gishu |
| Northern Kenya Region | Mandela, Wajir, Garissa |
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF PBOS LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE
The Council has the following operational committees
Executive Committee /Directors (National Chairman,Vice-chairperson and 12 Regional Representatives).
The leadership is expected to by example and work with the PBOs Coordination Board and other stakeholders to steer the PBO/CSO sector forward.
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