Kenyan Citizenship by descendants of stateless persons or migrants.

Section 17 of the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act,2011 provides :

A person who has attained the age of eighteen years and whose parents are or in the case of deceased parents were eligible to be registered as a citizen under sections 15 and 16 may, upon application in the prescribed manner be registered as a citizen of Kenya if:-

  • There is sufficient proof that the parents of that person fall within the class of persons referred to in section 15 and 16 of this Act.
  • The person was born in Kenya and has been continuously living in Kenya since birth.
  • The person does not hold and has never held a passport or identification documents of any other country.
  • The person understands and speaks Kiswahili or a local dialect.
  • Has not been convicted of an offence and sentenced to imprisonment for a term of three years or longer.
  • The person intends upon registration as a citizen to continue to permanently reside in Kenya or to maintain a close and continuing association with Kenya;and
  • The person understands the rights and duties of a citizen.
  • Applicants must ensure that they are lawfully present in the country as they wait for application to be finalized

Document Checklist

  • A printed online application form 15
  • 2 passport size photographs
  • Certificate of good conduct
  • Copy of birth certificate
  • Proof of residence in Kenya since birth.
  • A sworn affidavit of the continuous residence in Kenya.
  • Copy of the Police Clearance Certificate
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