Acquiring Kenyan Citizenship by Descent

Eligibility Criteria

  • ✅ Child born to at least one Kenyan parent, regardless of birthplace.
  • ✅ Child of Kenyan descent, even if born before the 2010 Constitution (subject to review).

Required Documentation

  • ✅ Applicant's birth certificate.
  • ✅ Parent's birth certificate proving Kenyan nationality.
  • ✅ Proof of Kenyan nationality (passport, national ID, or citizenship certificate).
  • ✅ Any additional legal documentation if required.

Application Process

  • 📍 Gather required documentation.
  • 📍 Submit an application to the Directorate of Immigration or Kenyan consulate.
  • 📍 Undergo verification and processing.
  • 📍 Await approval and issuance of Kenyan citizenship documents.

Additional Considerations

  • 📌 Kenya allows dual citizenship under the 2010 Constitution.
  • 📌 Applicants must formally register their dual nationality with the Kenyan government.

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