Kenya has a new registrar of societies. Attorney General Dorcas Oduor picked Teresia Wanjiku Gathagu for this important job. The official announcement came through a gazette notice from April 4, 2025. Before this role, Wanjiku worked as Chief State Counsel at the Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning.
The registrar handles all society registrations across Kenya. This office sits under the Attorney General and manages various groups, including charitable organizations. The job includes confirming registered officials when there are no disputes. They also handle the registration of books, newspapers, and magazines throughout the country.
Anyone wanting to change their society's name must go through this office. The registrar also processes requests to amend constitutions or change officer titles. When everything is clear, they help religious groups obtain marriage licenses. Children's homes, orphanages, education foundations, research groups, alumni associations, cultural groups, and recreational clubs all answer to this office.
The registrar can exempt certain societies from certain rules, especially religious organizations, based on the Attorney General's recommendations. The law that covers all these duties is the Societies Act, Chapter 108 of Kenyan law.
The registrar handles all society registrations across Kenya. This office sits under the Attorney General and manages various groups, including charitable organizations. The job includes confirming registered officials when there are no disputes. They also handle the registration of books, newspapers, and magazines throughout the country.
Anyone wanting to change their society's name must go through this office. The registrar also processes requests to amend constitutions or change officer titles. When everything is clear, they help religious groups obtain marriage licenses. Children's homes, orphanages, education foundations, research groups, alumni associations, cultural groups, and recreational clubs all answer to this office.
The registrar can exempt certain societies from certain rules, especially religious organizations, based on the Attorney General's recommendations. The law that covers all these duties is the Societies Act, Chapter 108 of Kenyan law.
