THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF PBOs
END-YEAR STATEMENT WEDNESDAY 31st DECEMBER 2025 AT NAIROBI, KENYA.
By Stephen K.Cheboi, Chair, The National Federation of PBOs.
Esteemed Members, Distinguished Partners, Fellow Leaders, Ladies and Gentlemen, I greet you all,
It is both an honour and a profound privilege to share this year’s End-Year 2025 Message.
The year 2025 manifested our shared commitment to selfless service to humanity, and the transformative power of our actions.
In the past 12 Months, we moved the forward together with unity and transformative agendas as we, built bridges across our Counties, we encouraged conversations and dialogues that echoed far beyond .
The Public Benefit Organizations sector has once again during the year 2025 demonstrated that resilience is not a passive virtue but a strategic, active, and visionary for the wellbeing of our society.
We highly appreciated the strides we achieved in the year 2025, beginning with the Sensitization on draft Regulation for the sector, we convended both national and county based, targeted forums and shared briefs that enabled us to reach leaders and community actors at various levels.
We led PBOs dialogues at various in the year 2025, the period marked by courage, conviction, and catalytic change for the PBOs sector
From January to December 2025, we did not merely respond to our environment; we tried to reshape it. we transformed hesitancy into clarity, silos into useful County networks, and legislation into meaningfully dialogues.
Next, we workef toStrengthen our regional and County Networks, we intend to do more in the coming year of 2026.
This is a significant breakthrough. What started as scattered efforts across different parts of the country has now evolved into multi-stakeholder alliances advocating for inclusive budgeting, informed regulations, and community policing.
We must also celebrate our Strategic Advocacy Interventions in the past months as we purpose to enhance our efforts in the new year 2026.
. From thematic policy briefs to constructive engagements, our messages reached decision-makers and the wider public.
We advanced vital discussions on social protection, transparency, and youth participation in governance. These are not isolated efforts. They represent the beginnings of a systemic shift. They show that the public benefit sector is not merely surviving, but it is actively shaping public consciousness and influencing governance outcomes.
Yes in the year 2025, we faced setbacks. Funding streams shrank. Bureaucratic inertia slowed the pace, Nevertheless, our response was anything but passive. We pivoted. Through digital town halls, WhatsApp policy labs, and localized capacity building sessions, we ensured that the sector maintained momentum. We remained anchored in principle and converted obstacles into strategic opportunities.
As we step into the new year 2026 and during the 1st quarter, our gaze must remain firm and our focus must remain sharp.
We must rally behind three interlinked commitments, which are policy influence with integrity, youth integration and digital advocacy and Peacebuilding and cultural preservation.
We extend our deep appreciation to every organization across Kenya in every corner of our beloved nation,
The work our organizations, do in every field among them health, gender equality, education, environmental protection, governance, humanitarian relief, or community empowerment—continues to reaffirm the irreplaceable role of Public Benefit Organizations in shaping Kenya’s social and sustainable development landscape.
The year 2025 has been a remarkable one—full of lessons, innovation, and impact.
Despite a challenging socio-economic environment, Our PBOs (NGOs) have shown resilience, agility, and a profound sense of responsibility to the communities we serve.
The year 2025 has seen organizations spearheading technology-driven solutions, enhancing civic participation, expanding access to services, and amplifying the voices of vulnerable groups. You have been pioneers of change, champions of justice, and the heartbeat of community transformation.
As we reflect, display, celebrate our recognize recipients, we also celebrate and appreciate every organization and their partners that have always taken drastic actions and stayed committed to the worthy course.
Ladies and gentlemen, as we look toward 2026 and beyond, one-truth remains clear:
No single entity can effectively address the complex challenges facing our society, Partnerships are no longer optional; they are indispensable.
we call for partnerships—a call rooted in shared values, shared responsibility, and shared vision.
We invite both
Local and international organisations we collaborate on cross-cutting programs and co-funded initiatives.
We further invite Academic institutions to collaborate with our organisations on research, innovation, and training.
Government agencies to deepen our collaboration with us in policy development, capacity building, and service delivery.
Development partners and donors to walk with us as we scale successful interventions and pilot new models.
Our goal is to build stronger, more inclusive, and more sustainable partnerships that enhance the impact of the PBO sector and ensure no community is left-behind.
To all our PBO Members and partners, we thank you for your unwavering trust and for championing the values that define the PBO sector—integrity, service, and compassion.
We will continue to celebrate excellence among our PBOS.
Your work inspires us, challenges us, and reminds us why we must keep pushing forward.
To our future partners, we welcome you wholeheartedly. Together, we can build a stronger, more equitable, and more prosperous Kenya.
Ladies and gentlemen, May the new year 2026 mark the beginning of deeper collaboration, broader networks, and greater impact. Happy New and Prosperous comin New year 2026, Thank you and God bless you.
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The National Federation of PBOs
