PBO REGULATORY AUTHORITY (PBORA)

The Authority remains a dependable partner in the global effort to fight financial crimes such as money laundering and terrorist financing.

Our Director General, Dr Laxmana P. Kiptoo is leading a team from the Authority to participate in the Africa Financial Intelligence Summit (AFIS) 2026, taking place between today and this Friday (November 9 - 11, 2026) at the Speke Resort Convention Centre, Munyonyo, Kampala, Uganda.

Held under the theme "Securing Africa's Financial Future: Intelligence, Innovation and Integrated Enforcement in an Era of Borderless Financial Crime”, the summit brings together government leaders, financial intelligence experts, regulators, law enforcement agencies and international partners to strengthen Africa's collective response to financial crime.

The Minister for Finance, Planning and Economic Development of the Republic of Uganda, Hon Henry Musasizi, who underscored the growing opportunities and emerging risks associated with digital financial services, mobile money, virtual assets and other emerging financial technologies. He noted that while these innovations are transforming the financial landscape, they have also created new vulnerabilities that criminal networks can exploit.

The Minister further emphasised the need for African countries to strengthen timely intelligence sharing, joint investigations and coordinated responses to cross-border financial crimes.

The summit provides an important platform for knowledge exchange, strategic partnership and strengthening institutional approaches towards transparency, accountability and financial integrity. ^MN

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The Public Benefit Organizations Regulatory Authority (PBORA) today hosted a courtesy call by a delegation from the US & Korea Alliance Association–Kenya, led by its President, Captain Margaret Ikuah.

The discussions centred on the organization's planned projects in Kenya, highlighting its strategic priorities and contribution to community development.

The delegation reaffirmed its commitment to upholding compliance as it rolls out its activities in the country.

PBORA remains committed to fostering constructive partnerships and supporting PBOs to operate in a transparent, accountable and well-regulated environment. ^MN

Performance Contracting is a key performance management tool that has shaped efficiency and effectiveness in the public service over time.

Today, the Authority hosted senior officers from the Public Service Performance Management Unit (PSPMU), a division at the State Department for Performance and Delivery Management under the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary.

The Unit coordinates the institutionalization of performance management in the public service and monitors and evaluates performance, ensuring that government ministries, departments and agencies deliver within the parameters of their agreed targets.

The Unit's Ms Roselyne Naliaka and Mr Royford Miriti had a discussion with the Management and staff on the Authority's performance in the Financial Year 2025/2026.

The Authority is pleased to note that its performance has been on an upward trajectory. ^EK

That's a wrap on our Institute of Charity Management (ICM) Joint Management Training in Kisumu! Today we covered compliance, tax exemption, financial stewardship and sustainability.

Participants can now engage the @KRACorporate confidently on tax exemption, resolve grievances through the Public Benefit Organizations Disputes Tribunal (PBODT), and meet compliance obligations seamlessly.

Thank you to the participants, the Public Benefit Organizations (PBOs) that sponsored them, and our partners: PBODT, @KRACorporate, the @ICPAK_Kenya and @PwC. 🙏

In case you missed it, don't worry. Our next seminar is in December this year. Details to follow. ^EK

The Authority participated in the High-Level Dialogue on Public Institutions and Oversight in Africa, convened by the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) with support from the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, on October 28, 2026, at Pullman Upper Hill, Nairobi.

Held under the theme _“Institutions and Oversight Mechanisms: Catalysts for Democratic Consolidation or Instruments of Regression?”, the dialogue brought together stakeholders from public institutions, civil society, academia, and other sectors to reflect on strengthening accountability, institutional independence, transparency, and good governance across Africa.

PBORA’s participation reflects the importance of stakeholder engagement and collaboration in advancing accountable, transparent, and effective institutions that contribute to democratic governance and sustainable development. ^RC