In the heart of Kenya's socio-economic landscape lies a dynamic and burgeoning not-for-profit organisations (NPO) sector. Comprising a diverse array of entities such as non-governmental organisations (NGOs), civil society organisations (CSOs), trade unions, trustees, self-help groups, and private foundations, this sector remains a crucial driver of Kenya's progress.
Over the past three decades, Kenya has witnessed an unprecedented surge in the number and activities of these organisations, underpinned by their ability to pool resources effectively. In the recently published Annual NGO Sector Report for the year 2021/2022, the sector contributed a staggering Sh175.9 billion to the economy, a figure that could be even higher if compliance with annual reporting were more widespread. This begs the question: Is the NPO sector operating at its full potential?
