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KENYA CITIZENSHIP - ARTICLE 14(1), (2) AND (5) OF THE CONSTITUTION

The Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act which implements Chapter 3 of the Constitution commenced on 30th August 2011 and effectively repealed the Kenya Citizenship Act Cap 170, The Immigration Act Cap. 172 and the Aliens  Restriction Act Cap 173, Law of Kenya. (Read More......... 

 

Kenyans who voluntarily renounced Kenyan citizenship and want to regain it are required to fill Form 5 (Application to Regain Kenyan Citizenship) and forward it to the Kenya High Commission for processing.

 

Kenyans who want to declare dual citizenship are required to fill Form 2 and forward it to the Kenya High Commission for processing. 


THE DRAFT DIASPORA POLICY OF KENYA - UK DIASPORA COMMENTS (CLICK HERE FOR PDF DOC)

The Kenyan Government released the Draft Diaspora Policy at the beginning of this year. This is a manifestation of the government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for Diaspora engagement. It is also an opportunity for the Diaspora to determine how they wish to engage with the government in shaping the future social, economic and political agenda of Kenya.
As the High Commission in London, we wish to encourage Kenyans in the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland to critically review the draft policy,  and provide an input before the policy is finalized. It is very significant that the views of the Diaspora are incorporated in the policy in order to create ownership.
We wish to propose that the Diaspora Groups may convene meetings to discuss the draft policy and submit their comments/input in writing to the High Commission for forwarding to Nairobi.....(Click to read more below)

 

 

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Thursday, 17th May 2012
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Written by Nathaniel Tama   
Tuesday, 03 January 2012 23:56

 

NOTICE

ISSUANCE OF NATIONAL IDENTITY CARDS (ID’s)

 

1. The Kenya High Commission is now processing issuance of National Identity Cards.

2. The processing of a National Identity Card will take approximately six to eight weeks from the date of application.

3. All applicants are required to pay a processing fee of thirty Pounds (£30)

4. Each applicant has to appear in person

5. Applications for the National ID’s will only be accepted on Monday & Tuesday of the week.

6. There are four (4) categories of application listed below as follows:

 

i. Replacements

This category involves those persons who had acquired the previous first generation Identity Cards and have not been able to replace them with the current 2nd generation Identity Card. The 1st generation Identity Card was invalidated in April 2009. A registered person will need to produce proof of the previous registration i.e. produce the 1st generation Identity Card or its copy. Alternatively a search/confirmation will be undertaken prior to the replacement application.

 

ii. Duplicates

This category involves persons who are holding the second generation identity cards and have been lost or rendered unserviceable due to one reason or another. Evidence of registration in terms of Identity Card number will be needed before the filling of the application forms i.e. produce the Identity Card or copy.

 

iii. Change of Particulars

This category of registration deals with female applicants who desire to change their names due to change in marital status.

 

NOTE: Applicants for categories (i) to (iii) who have previously held Identity Cards and they need to replace them should visit the Kenya High Commission for the necessary procedures. They are not required to fill form Reg.136A. They will however be required to complete form Reg. 136 C which will be provided at the Kenya High Commission.

 

iv. Not Previously Registered (NPR)

These are the children of Kenyans born outside Kenya or may have been born in Kenya and travelled with their parents and have now attained the eligible age of 18 years and above. For this category there will be need to determine the citizenship status before registration. This category will be required to complete form Reg.136A which can be downloaded on line.

 

NOTES TO FILLING FORM REG. 136A

· Form Reg 136A- To be completed by persons who have not been previously issued with an Identity Card.

· The top section of form Reg.136A referring to Photo, Serial No., Identity No., Fingerprint Classification is for official use only.

· Applicant to complete Form Reg 136A from No.1 to No.22.

No.1: Names should be completed as they should appear in the Identity Card (I.D.)

No.4: Father’s Names- Where applicable.

No.6,7,8: Where applicable

No.9: Can also be the country of birth if born outside Kenya

No.13-18: Should be Kenyan particulars.

No.21 (3): Can be both or either of the parent

No.21 (4): For persons who have acquired Kenyan Citizenship by either registration or naturalization.

No.21 (5): For example: School certification, adoption certificate, marriage certificate etc.

No.23 (a): Witness- Should be a Kenyan who has known you for more than 5 years

No.23 (b) and 24, and Right and Left thumbprints to be completed by the High Commission Officers.

 

NOTES

  • All other persons who have previously held Identity Cards and they need to replace them should visit the Kenya High Commision for the necessary procedures.
  • They are not required to complete Form Reg 136A

Download the Identity Card pdf form 136A

Last Updated on Sunday, 29 April 2012 02:12
 
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