Section 10(1) of the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act, 2011 provides that: –
- A person who was a citizen of Kenya by birth and who ceased to be a citizen of Kenya because he or she acquired the citizenship of another country may apply in the prescribed manner, to the Cabinet Secretary to regain Kenyan citizenship; and
- The application under subsection
- Shall be accompanied by—
- Proof of applicant’s previous Kenyan citizenship;
- Proof of citizenship of the other country;
The requirements for regaining citizenship include: –
- Duly filled and signed application form attested by a Commissioner of Oaths or Notarized with official stamps;
- Three(3) current, clear and un-mounted passport size photographs not less than 6 months. Click for specifications;
- Note:
• No earing or headgear (no hats)
•Hair should be away from the face
•No eyeglasses
- Note:
- Copy of Kenyan passport previously held;
- Copy of National Identity Card previously held;
- Copy of birth certificate issued by Government of Kenya at birth;
- Copy of the other country’s National Passport;
- Copy of the certificate of naturalization/citizenship. If not in English, it should be translated and certified by the Issuing Authority or Notarized with official stamps;
- For those whose names have changed, application must be accompanied by supporting documents e.g. copy of marriage certificate if through marriage, and Deed Poll & a Gazette Notice for others;
- Fee of SEK 500 paid to (Click here);
- Verify that you have the required document/pre-requisites and you meet the relevant criteria before you apply; and
- A self-addressed envelope with sufficient stamps, international coupons or click here for information on postal charges.
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Disclaimer
- Incomplete applications will not be accepted;
- Fee paid is non-refundable