NGO, Diaspora & Immigration Legal Services in Kenya: A Detailed Guide
Starting or managing an NGO, handling Kenyan property from abroad, or securing immigration status often feels like a maze of regulations and deadlines. One missed form, late renewal, or misunderstanding of the NGO Co‑ordination Act can stall your mission, expose assets to risk, or jeopardize your residency.
At Mitey & Associates, we guide you through Kenya’s NGO, property, and immigration frameworks with precision and empathy. Led by Mitey, a former Court of Appeal judge with over 25 years’ experience, our team ensures you meet every statutory requirement—so your work, investments, and family remain protected.
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1. NGO Registration, Compliance & Donor Agreements
Legal Basis: NGO Co‑ordination Act 1990; Public Benefit Organizations Act 2013; Income Tax Act (PBO exemptions).
Registering an NGO requires reserving a unique name (Form 2), drafting a compliant constitution, and filing Forms 1–3 with the NGO Coordination Board. Proper governance structures and donor agreements ensure eligibility for tax exemptions under the Income Tax Act and build trust with funders.
Risks if mishandled: Application rejection, deregistration, loss of tax-exempt status.
How we help: We handle name reservation, constitution drafting, board setup, donor-agreement templates, and all filings—then guide annual returns and PBO re-registration for continued compliance.
2. Diaspora Property Management & Transactions
Legal Basis: Land Registration Act 2012; Sectional Properties Act 2020; Power of Attorney Act.
Owning or managing Kenyan real estate remotely demands careful title verification, sectional-title registration, and robust Powers of Attorney. Properly drafted POAs prevent fraud and ensure your agent can complete transactions without delay.
Risks if mishandled: Fraudulent transfers, rejected POAs, disputed inheritance.
How we help: We conduct due-diligence searches, draft and register long-term POAs, oversee off-plan and resale purchases, and advise on trust structures for seamless succession planning.
3. Immigration, Visas & Work Permits
Legal Basis: Kenya Citizenship & Immigration Act 2011; Immigration Regulations.
Securing the right visa or work permit ensures lawful residence and employment. Applications under Classes D, G, F, and investor categories require precise documentation, police clearances, and timely renewals to avoid illegal-status penalties.
Risks if mishandled: Visa denials, deportation orders, business disruptions.
How we help: We prepare and submit permit applications, coordinate police certificates and affidavits, handle renewals, appeals to the Immigration Appeal Tribunal, and judicial reviews in the High Court when necessary.
4. Document Legalization, Apostilles & Certifications
Legal Basis: Oaths & Statutory Declarations Act; Hague Apostille Convention.
Academic, marriage, and birth certificates often need notarization, apostilles, or embassy legalization for use abroad. Ensuring proper authentication avoids application delays for study, work, or family reunification.
Risks if mishandled: Rejected documents, visa delays, contractual invalidity.
How we help: We notarize, obtain apostilles via the Attorney‑General’s Chambers, and coordinate embassy legalizations for non‑Hague countries, ensuring your documents are recognized internationally.
Ready to Secure Your Global Interests?
Contact Mitey & Associates today for seamless NGO registration, diaspora property management, immigration solutions, and document legalization—so you can focus on your mission, investments, and family.
