Richard Chesos

Communication/ Champion of charity/ Chelsea FC fan/ Loathe banditry

[Richard Chesos @rchesos]

You can brighten the face of a needy person by showing compassion; providing support without expecting anything in return. God's blessings will come your way.

[Dr. Nyikal🇦🇺🇰🇪 @dr_vennas66777]

Imagine coming from the very interiors of Teso North. Imagine studying hard all your life. Becoming the best student in all the schools you attended despite coming of the very definition of humble background.

Your hardwork finally pays off, your MP notices you and sponsors you to become the First Male Pilot from the Iteso Community. You finish Flying School with flying colours. You do very well that your school employs you to become an instructor immediately. Your humble parents come to your graduation ceremony, you fly them over the Kenyan capital. You finally achieved what you alway wanted in life. It's now time to lift your parents from the lows of life.

Then 27 days after your graduation, you crash while training another student, and your story ends there.

What is life. Why was he working so hard to only gain nothing. WHAT IS LIFE SURELY?

[Richard Chesos @rchesos]

@Kenyans The CS has formed the Working Group to co-ordinate the protection of the sector against terrorist financing risk NOT for crackdown.

[Richard Chesos @rchesos]

@NRugene Good move. Where? Best wishes.

[PBO REGULATORY AUTHORITY (PBORA) @PBO_RA]

The Chairman and Commander-in-Chief of the Blue Sky Rescue Foundation, Mr. Zhang Yong, led a delegation from the organization in paying a courtesy call on the Authority's Director/CEO, Dr Laxmana Kiptoo, to discuss opportunities for strengthening collaboration in disaster preparedness, emergency response, and humanitarian assistance in Kenya.

The meeting explored avenues for supporting Public Benefit Organizations (PBOs) engaged in rescue operations, particularly during emergencies such as floods, and enhancing strategic partnerships with the Kenya Red Cross Society to strengthen coordination, capacity building, and community resilience.

PBORA remains committed to fostering partnerships that enhance the capacity of the PBO sector to deliver timely, effective, and coordinated humanitarian interventions for the benefit of communities across Kenya. ^ MN

[PBO REGULATORY AUTHORITY (PBORA) @PBO_RA]

New Authority Board Chairperson appointed

A new Chairperson for the Public Benefit Organizations Regulatory Authority (PBORA) Board has been appointed.

In a Kenya Gazette Notice Number 1226 dated July 24, 2026, the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Hon Kipchumba Murkomen, appointed Hon Adan Haji Ali to serve for a period of three years.

He replaces Hon Mwambu Mabongah, who H.E. President William Samoei Ruto has appointed to head the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) Board.

Hon Ali is the immediate former Chairperson of the EPRA.

He brings to the Authority a wealth of experience in public service, institutional oversight and regulatory leadership.

Everyone at the Authority is excited to welcome Hon Ali, and we look forward to continued growth and success under his stewardship.

We thank Hon Mabongah for his distinguished service at the Authority and wish him well in the next chapter of his career. ^EK

[PBO REGULATORY AUTHORITY (PBORA) @PBO_RA]

Today our Director/CEO, @Laxmana_Kiptoo, hosted delegations from @PlanKenya, @BirdLifeAfrica, @LPI_voices, International Republican Institute, and Global Development Incubator at his Co-operative Bank House office in Nairobi. Discussions centered on a transparent, accountable PBO sector for the transformation of communities. ^EK
#PBORA #Collaboration #Transparency

[PBO REGULATORY AUTHORITY (PBORA) @PBO_RA]

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, Prof Ben Saul, is among the distinguished speakers along-side PBORA officers, at the 3rd Africa High-Level Civil Society Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism Conference in Abuja, Nigeria. The Kenyan delegation, including the Authority's Ms Bernadette Nzomo, Zilpah Angwenyi and Eric Muthomi had an opportunity to engage Prof Saul (Middle) at the conference. ^MN

[PBO REGULATORY AUTHORITY (PBORA) @PBO_RA]

PBORA is part of the Kenyan Delegation to the 2026 UN High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development, the UN platform for reviewing progress towards the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The HLPF brings together governments, UN agencies, civil society, the private sector, academia, and other stakeholders to exchange insights, showcase innovative solutions, and strengthen partnerships that advance sustainable, inclusive, and resilient development.

Central to the HLPF is the presentation of Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs), in which countries share progress, achievements, challenges, and lessons learned in the implementation of the SDGs. Kenya has engaged in three VNRs in 2017, 2020 and 2024, and is scheduled to present its fourth VNR during the 2027 HLPF. Participation in HLPF 2026 provides a strategic opportunity for the Kenyan delegation to benchmark with other countries and gather insights for preparation of Kenya’s Fourth Voluntary National Review.

PBORA’s participation reflects the Government’s commitment and efforts in creating an enabling environment for public benefit organizations (PBOs), enhancing the sector’s contribution towards the SDGs and strengthening multi-agency and multi-stakeholder collaboration in advancing Kenya’s sustainable development agenda.

PBORA remains committed to supporting recognition of the contribution of PBOs across all SDGs. ^CN
#HLPF2026 #Kenya #PBORA #SDGs #Agenda2030 #Partnerships #SustainableDevelopment #LeaveNoOneBehind

[George T. Diano @georgediano]

According to Gachagua, the DCP candidate must be announced the winner, or the election should be cancelled. So what was the point of holding the election? The difference between him and Rao is that Gachagua holds a press conference before the results are announced, while Rao held his after the results. A very dangerous approach to opposition politics.

[PBO REGULATORY AUTHORITY (PBORA) @PBO_RA]

In the past two days, representatives from 98 Public Benefit Organizations engaged deeply with critical compliance topics, including Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT), annual reporting obligations, and sound governance practices. The training was highly interactive, with participants actively engaging facilitators, sharing real operational challenges, and leaving with practical tools to strengthen compliance within their organizations. Sessions on AML/CFT drew particular interest, reflecting the sector's growing awareness of its role in safeguarding Kenya's financial system. For PBORA, this level of engagement is expected to translate into stronger compliance across the sector. Well-governed, compliant PBOs are better positioned to build donor confidence and support Kenya's broader efforts against illicit financial flows, outcomes the Authority anticipates will follow as lessons from the training are put into practice. Building on this momentum, the Authority has scheduled further training sessions in September and December this year, extending this capacity-building drive to more regions and reaching even more organizations across the sector. This is part of PBORA's continued commitment to a well-informed, compliant, and empowered PBO sector.

#PBORA #CapacityBuilding #AMLCFT #PBOACT

[PBO REGULATORY AUTHORITY (PBORA) @PBO_RA]

Members of the Public Benefit Organizations Disputes Tribunal, led by Chairperson, Anne Wambui Nderu, paid a courtesy call on the Authority's Director/CEO, Dr Laxmana Kiptoo, at his Co-operative Bank House office, Nairobi. The visit focused on the PBO sector as the Tribunal readies itself to execute its mandate under the PBO Act.
#PBORA #PBODT #PBOAct ^EK

[Richard Chesos @rchesos]

@geraldbitok As a matter of fact, SACCOs have been buying Treasury Bonds and Bills with approval from delegates. BTW, I saw a blogger campaigning for panic withdrawals from SACCOs! Do they know SACCO savings are not like savings in the bank? Members take loans; money is in members' pockets.

[PBO REGULATORY AUTHORITY (PBORA) @PBO_RA]

Relief for PBOs as Authority extends the deadline for filing of 2025 Annual Reports.

[PBO REGULATORY AUTHORITY (PBORA) @PBO_RA]

The Authority is committed at the highest level to support all Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) at risk of terrorist financing. Members of the Authority's board led by the Chairperson, Hon Mwambu Mabongah, are being trained on Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) with a view to building their capacity around CFT policy environment. A multi-agency team, including the Management of the Authority is also in Naivasha to develop risk mitigation plan for the at-risk NPOs after the approval of recently developed NPO Risk-Based Framework as well as risk profiling and categorisation mechanism, as part of Kenya's wider strategy to Counter the Financing of Terrorism. The Authority is grateful to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime for supporting the roll-out of the ambitious capacity building exercise. ^RC

[PBO REGULATORY AUTHORITY (PBORA) @PBO_RA]

The Authority is keen to support all Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) at risk of terrorist financing. A multi-agency team is at Lake Naivasha Resort to develop risk mitigation plan for the at-risk NPOs after the approval of recently developed NPO Risk-Based Framework as well as risk profiling and categorisation mechanism, as part of Kenya's wider strategy to Counter the Financing of Terrorism. ^RC

[PBO REGULATORY AUTHORITY (PBORA) @PBO_RA]

Our Director General, Dr Laxmana Kiptoo, has concluded a high-level 5-day workshop on terrorism financing and targeted financial sanctions in Arusha, Tanzania, alongside senior officials from Kenya's National Police Service and the National Counter Terrorism Center.

The training was held at Mount Meru Hotel from June 22–26, 2026 and covered terrorism financing risk assessment, Financial Action Task Force e ( FATF) standards, and TFS compliance obligations, among other critical topics.

Tanzania was deliberately chosen as the host country. Having successfully exited the FATF grey list after being listed in October 2022, Tanzania offers Kenya a practical roadmap for addressing Anti-Money Laundering/ Counter Financing Terrorism (AML/CFT )deficiencies and achieving delisting.
Kenya was grey listed in February 2024. Since then, the country has enacted landmark legislation, including the AML/CFT Laws (Amendment) Act and the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, and has implemented 29 of FATF's 40 recommendations.
PBORA has contributed through implementation of a risk-based monitoring framework for non-profit organisations and a nationwide AML/CFT sensitisation programme for the Non Profit Organization (NPO) sector. ^MN

[Richard Chesos @rchesos]

@ElvisLemeiruk @JaphethOtieno01 What's wrong with you? There's only ONE Kikuyu MP: @kimaniichungwah

[NCBA Bank @NCBABankKenya]

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[PBO REGULATORY AUTHORITY (PBORA) @PBO_RA]

The Authority today hosted the Executive Director of @CGW_Kenya, @KevinOsidoEsq, for a courtesy call, providing an opportunity to discuss key developments in the PBO sector, including the transition of NGOs under the PBO Act and implementation of the PBO Regulations. ^MN

[PBO REGULATORY AUTHORITY (PBORA) @PBO_RA]

As trusted actors in development and humanitarian work, Public Benefit Organisations can be vulnerable to misuse by terrorist financiers. Over these two days, participants gained practical tools to identify, assess, and mitigate terrorism financing risks — adopting a risk-based approach in line with FATF Recommendation 8. Together, we are building a resilient, compliant, and empowered PBO sector. We thank @UNODC and the @Kenya National NPO Working Group for their invaluable partnership in this initiative.