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PBO Awards 2026 · Celebrating Kenya's Public Benefit Organizations

Public Benefit Organizations Regulatory Authority
Nominations are open — Nominate an outstanding PBO before the deadline.

PBO Awards 2026

Nominate a PBO that is changing lives

Self-nominations and peer nominations are welcome.

Only 20 days left to nominate

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Deadline: Saturday 28 November 2026, 8:59 pm EAT

Five simple steps

How to nominate

  1. 1 Choose a category
  2. 2 Write about the PBO
  3. 3 Upload evidence
  4. 4 Add your details
  5. 5 Review & submit

Have these ready

  • PBO registration number
  • Write-ups for each pillar
  • One evidence file (PDF, JPG, PNG, max 7 MB)
  • Your national ID number

How judges score

Criteria →
  • Compliance & Governance 25%
  • Socio-Economic Impact 20%
  • Sustainability 20%
  • Cross-Sector Collaboration 20%
  • Innovation 15%

Award categories

Find the right category

C1

Health & Well-being

PBOs improving access to quality health services, nutrition, water, sanitation and mental well-being.

Nominate in C1
C2

Education, Youth & Human Development

PBOs expanding access to education and skills, and empowering young people to reach their potential.

Nominate in C2
C3

Sustainable Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment

PBOs creating jobs, enterprise, financial inclusion and resilient livelihoods.

Nominate in C3
C4

Environment, Climate Action & Sustainability

PBOs protecting natural resources, building climate resilience and promoting sustainable practices.

Nominate in C4
C5

Governance, Human Rights & Inclusive Development

PBOs advancing accountability, human rights, gender equality and the inclusion of marginalised groups.

Nominate in C5

Partnership of the Year (Elite Award) and PBO of the Year (Ultimate Award) are chosen by the judges from the sector finalists and are not open for nomination.