Below is a simplified outline for the registration of a Residents Association:

·         Association registration is presently facilitated through the e-citizen platform. I recommend utilizing your interim Chairman’s personal e-citizen account to initiate the registration process. Go to: https://societies.ecitizen.go.ke/  then go to: Association & Society

·         Submit a maximum of 3 different names per search in the order of preference. The proposed names should end with Association and avoid abbreviations and numeric on the proposed names.

·         Submit 3 objectives of the Association that you intend to register. These objectives will be used to verify the suitability of the name.

·         Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer details – passport size photo, upload signature, KRA pin and personal details

·         Provide personal details of other office bearers – Vice chairperson, Assistant secretary and Assistant treasurer.

·         Provide the number of members in your Association.

·         Upload a letter of introduction from the area chief or assistant chief and a copy of the Association’s constitution.

·         The name search and registration fees is Kshs. 5,250

·         The name search and registration shall take a maximum of 120 days upon submission and payment.

·         The Registration Certificate will only be available online for 30 days, thereafter the Society can apply for a certified copy.