This paper assesses key milestones in Kenya’s post-independent civic space exploring the evolution of civic space, its role in the growth of Kenya’s democracy, and the relationship between civic actors and the State. It examines the concept of securitization within various legal and policy frameworks and its impact on civic space in Kenya. It also seeks to explore the potential impact of the operationalization of the Public Benefits Organizations (PBO) Act on the future of civic space in the country.