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US asks Kenya to implement law on civil society

US Ambassador to Kenya Robert Godec (left) with National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi US Independence Day celebrations at the Embassy in Nairobi. (Photo: David Njaaga/Standard)

The US government has urged Kenya to enforce the Public Benefit Organisations Act 2013 to strengthen the role played by civil society groups in promoting democracy and unity.

US Ambassador Robert Godec said implementing the Act would strengthen civil society groups, promote social welfare and improve the conditions and quality of life for Kenyans.

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