Check if an NGO/PBO is registered or do an official PBO file search
Public Benefit Organizations Regulatory Authority, formerly the NGOs Co-ordination Board · sources read 3 Oct 2026
For a quick check, look the organisation up on PBORA's free List of PBOs (pbora.go.ke/pbos). For an official search that shows its file and officials, apply on pbora.ecitizen.go.ke, give your reason and pay KSh 4,000; results take about 2 days.
- Fee
- KSh 4,000Official file searchKSh 4,000Certified copies of documents (e.g. certificate, constitution)
- How long
- 2 days for an official file search
- Where
- List of PBOs: pbora.go.ke/pbos (free). Official file search: PBORA eCitizen portal (pbora.ecitizen.go.ke). PBORA offices: Co-operative Bank House, 15th Floor, Haile Selassie Avenue, Nairobi (info@pbora.go.ke; 0111 053 310).
What you need
- A file search request stating your reason
Steps
- Quick check: open the List of PBOs on pbora.go.ke and find the name and its reference number.
- Official search: sign in to pbora.ecitizen.go.ke and request a file search, stating why you need it.
- Pay KSh 4,000. PBORA aims to respond within 2 days.
- Need stamped copies of the certificate or constitution? Request certified copies (KSh 4,000, 1 day).
Watch out
- Some list entries show an old name with 'CHANGED NAME TO', so search for both the old and new name.
- The list only shows that a PBO is registered. To confirm its officials or whether it files reports, do the official file search.
Who can apply
- The PBO itself or any other interested party.
Official sources (4)
- Post-Registration services pbora.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026
- Service Charter / Mkataba wa Huduma pbora.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026
- Public Benefit Organisations (PBOs) list pbora.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026
- PBORA Services on eCitizen pbora.ecitizen.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026