The following registration requirements detail the formation of a charitable trust or foundation in Kenya: Name of the Trust or Foundation Main Objective of the Trust. The charitable trust must fall in at least one of the following categories: Relief of poverty e.g. homes & orphanages, hospitals Advancement of education Advancement of religion Advancement of Health or saving of lives Advancement of environmental protection or improvement Trusts beneficial to the community not falling under the preceding heads e.g. advancing art, culture, racial harmony. Name of the Settlor/ Donor– Full name, copy of ID card/passport; If it’s a company, a copy of the certificate of registration The proposed physical address of the trustor foundation Domicile and residence of the trustor foundation A Trust Deed The Trustees: the trustees should show competence in running the trust. For example, if it is an Education Trust, then some should have a background in teaching, etc. The following information from the trustees is required: Names and addresses in full Passport photos of the trustees Copies of Pin certificates of Trustees Copies of national ID or Passport. Curriculum vitae of the trustees Statement of their accounts Minutes appointing the trustees Petition to the minister Seal of the trust Statement of donor funding where applicable. Financial statement of the trustor foundation Administration of the Trust: Consider whether standard procedures are appropriate or are there any special administrative procedures required. This includes the following; Appointment of trustees Operation of Trust accounts Powers of the trustees The procedure of conducting meetings Amendment of the Trust deed Procedure for Registration of a Charitable Trust in Kenya: Preparation of trust deed Payment of Stamp duty Registration: Registration may involve two stages Registration under the Registry of Documents Act Incorporation under the Perpetual Successions Act The process takes an average of 3 to 6 months to the issuance of a certificate of Incorporation. Read more in this blog post.