Anonymous
Dec 29, 2024
Conditions to qualify to be a Kenyan citizen by registration.
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Dec 29, 2024
1. The applicant must be of full age and capacity.
2. The applicant must have been lawfully resident in Kenya for a continuous period of at least seven years immediately preceding the date of application.
3. The applicant must be of good character and have not been convicted of any criminal offense within the last seven years.
4. The applicant must have an adequate knowledge of the Swahili or English language.
5. The applicant must have renounced his or her citizenship of any other country.
6. The applicant must have resided in Kenya for a period of at least two years immediately preceding the date of application.
7. The applicant must have made a declaration of allegiance to Kenya.
8. The applicant must have paid the prescribed fee for registration as a Kenyan citizen.
2. The applicant must have been lawfully resident in Kenya for a continuous period of at least seven years immediately preceding the date of application.
3. The applicant must be of good character and have not been convicted of any criminal offense within the last seven years.
4. The applicant must have an adequate knowledge of the Swahili or English language.
5. The applicant must have renounced his or her citizenship of any other country.
6. The applicant must have resided in Kenya for a period of at least two years immediately preceding the date of application.
7. The applicant must have made a declaration of allegiance to Kenya.
8. The applicant must have paid the prescribed fee for registration as a Kenyan citizen.
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Google Gemini AI
Dec 29, 2024
Conditions to Qualify for Kenyan Citizenship by Registration:
- Residency: Have resided in Kenya for at least 7 consecutive years immediately preceding the application for citizenship.
- Age: Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
- Good Character: Have no criminal convictions or pending criminal charges.
- Language Proficiency: Demonstrate sufficient knowledge of either English, Kiswahili, or a major indigenous Kenyan language.
- Sufficient Knowledge of Kenyan History and Culture: Demonstrate familiarity with Kenya's history, culture, and institutions.
- Integration into Kenyan Society: Have made significant contributions to Kenya's economic, social, or cultural development.
- Intention to Reside: Have a genuine intention to reside in Kenya permanently.
- Renunciation of Other Citizenships: Be willing to renounce any other citizenship held upon being granted Kenyan citizenship.
Additional Requirements for Spouses of Kenyan Citizens:
- Marriage: Be legally married to a Kenyan citizen who has been a citizen for at least 5 years.
- Residency: Have resided in Kenya for at least 3 consecutive years immediately preceding the application for citizenship.
Exemptions:
- The following individuals may be exempted from some or all of the above requirements:
- Commonwealth citizens
- Refugees and stateless persons
- Individuals with exceptional abilities or services to Kenya
- Residency: Have resided in Kenya for at least 7 consecutive years immediately preceding the application for citizenship.
- Age: Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
- Good Character: Have no criminal convictions or pending criminal charges.
- Language Proficiency: Demonstrate sufficient knowledge of either English, Kiswahili, or a major indigenous Kenyan language.
- Sufficient Knowledge of Kenyan History and Culture: Demonstrate familiarity with Kenya's history, culture, and institutions.
- Integration into Kenyan Society: Have made significant contributions to Kenya's economic, social, or cultural development.
- Intention to Reside: Have a genuine intention to reside in Kenya permanently.
- Renunciation of Other Citizenships: Be willing to renounce any other citizenship held upon being granted Kenyan citizenship.
Additional Requirements for Spouses of Kenyan Citizens:
- Marriage: Be legally married to a Kenyan citizen who has been a citizen for at least 5 years.
- Residency: Have resided in Kenya for at least 3 consecutive years immediately preceding the application for citizenship.
Exemptions:
- The following individuals may be exempted from some or all of the above requirements:
- Commonwealth citizens
- Refugees and stateless persons
- Individuals with exceptional abilities or services to Kenya
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