Kenyan Citizenship for a Child/Dependant

Section 13(3) of the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act,2011 provides :

A child of a citizen by registration who was born before the parent acquired citizenship may on application by the parent or legal guardian be registered as a Kenya Citizen upon:-

  • Production of documents conferring Kenyan Citizenship to any of the parents.
  • Production of the child's birth certificate;and
  • Proof of lawful residence of the child in Kenya.

Section 14 of the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act,2011 provides:

A child who is not a citizen, but is adopted by a citizen, is entitled on application in the prescribed manner by the adopting parent or legal guardian to be registered as a citizen upon:-

  • The production of proof of the Kenyan citizenship of the adopting parent.
  • The production of a valid adoption certificate issued in a reciprocating state or other jurisdiction whose orders,decrees are recognized in Kenya;and
  • Proof of lawful residence of the child in Kenya.

Who Qualifies?

Child of a Kenyan citizen by registration

  • Section 13(3) of the Act caters for children who were born before the parent acquired Kenyan citizenship.
  • Section 13 (4) provides that a child or a person with disability who is a dependant of any biological parent or legal guardian who is a citizen of Kenya by registration shall upon an application made on their behalf in a prescribed manner be registered as a citizen of Kenya.

Adopted children

  • Section 14 of the Act provides that a child who is not a citizen, but is adopted by a citizen, is entitled to apply for registration as a citizen provided that the adopting parent can prove their Kenyan citizenship.
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