REPEAL NGO BILL INTO LAW OF 2022 AND REPLACE NGO ACT OF 2009-CNGO(MR.MWILU)

 

“we are deeply concerned by the prolonged delay in the signing of this bill into law……… Mr. Mwilu

 

By Daily News Reporter

 

The current position of the signing of the 2022 NGO Bill into law to Repeal and Replace the NGO Act of 2009.   It hampers the progress of numerous initiatives and creates uncertainty and instability within the NGO sector, which is essential for addressing various socio-economic issues across the country.

 

The Council Non Governmental organizations (CN GOs) Executive Director Roy Mwilu stated that According to the four staged roadmap provided by Ministry of Community Development and Social Services (MDSS), there are three more steps that the Bill needs to go through before it is introduced in Parliament after cabinet Approval.

Mr Mwilu also concerned that similar road maps have been drawn before and they amounted to nothing.  And that some number of Bills have been introduced to Parliament overtaking the NGO Bill that has been under review for the past fifteen years. 

Has further urged the Ministry of Justice to get a clear understanding on why the Bill has to undergo so may reviews without ever being introduced to parliament.

 

By prioritizing the timely repeal and replacement of the 2022 NGO Bill,it will foster an environment that nurtures the growth and success of NGOs, enabling them to continue making invaluable contributions to the society.

 

In future we may we hope to hold peaceful provincial solidarity matches, press statements and other form of advocacy, including escalating the concerns to the Republican President if this is what it calls to bring to the attention of those that are supposed to prioritize the importance of the repealing and replacing the 2009 NGO ACT.

 

The 2022 NGO Bill will Promote Transparency and Accountability and  the NGO Bill establishes clear guidelines that will improve the transparency and accountability of NGOs, which is critical for maintaining public trust and ensuring that resources are used effectively.

By signing the 2022 NGO Bill it

Reaffirms, it’s Commitment to Civil Society and also it will signal administration’s commitment to supporting civil society and recognizing the vital role that NGOs play in the democratic and development processes.

 

Mr. Mwilu also noted that by delaying signing the 2022 NGO Bill it will Addressing Legal Uncertainties which will create

 a legal vacuum that affects NGOs’ ability to plan and execute their projects, potentially leading to disruptions in crucial services and interventions.