Community Groups Registration Act

12. Rejection of application

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

12. Rejection of application

The Director may reject an application under section 9 if—

(a)the applicants have not complied with the requirements of this Act;

(b)the Director has reasonable cause to believe that the applicants have among their objects, the pursuit of an unlawful or immoral cause or purpose that is prejudicial to the peace, welfare or good order of the community or is likely to carry out unlawful or immoral actions;

(c)the constitution of the community group is inconsistent with the Constitution or any other written law;

(d)the applicants have submitted false or misleading information; or

(e)the proposed name of the community group is identical to or resembles the name of a registered community group, Public Benefit Organization or Non-Governmental Organization as to be likely to mislead the public as to its nature or identity.

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Source: Kenya Law