That i am desirous of renouncing my kenyan citizenship and i have been duly informed of the implications of the renunciation 4. Irccs mandate comes from the department of citizenship and immigration act. These difficulties have forced the makonde to live on the fringes of the kenyan economy, politics and society. Kenya citizenship and immigration act 2011, as amended to 2015 published. Board means the kenya citizens and foreign nationals management. Section 8 3 of the kenya citizenship and immigration act, 2011 provides that. The tanzania citizenship act an act to consolidate the laws relating to citizenship. An act of parliament to provide for matters relating to citizenship. Kenya passport, kenya citizenship, diplomacy kenya omalley. There are various ways in which one may acquire citizenship in the country. They are issued under kenya citizenship and immigration act 2011 of laws of kenya. That i shall upon registration of my renunciation surrender all identification, travel and any other document identifying me as a citizen of kenya. More amendments needed to the kenya citizenship and.
Jun 01, 2015 kenya citizenship and immigration act 2011, as amended to 2015 published. Incorporating amendments made by the security laws amendment act 2014 download file. This act may be cited as the as the kenya citizenship and immigration act, 2011. Republic of kenya the kenya citizenship and immigration act 2011 application for registration as a citizen of kenya under section 1 fill form in capital letters. If you meet certain requirements, you may become a u. Sep 30, 2011 kenya citizenship and immigration act no. The kenya citizenship and immigration act which implements chapter 3 of the new constitution commenced on 30th august 2011, effectively repealing the kenya citizenship act cap. Kenyan law on dual citizenship and deportation venas news. This act may be cited as the kenya citizenship act. Application for registration as a citizen of kenya for a child under sections 3 and 14 full name and address of parent in capitals. This is to ensure compliance with section 5 of tax procedure act. There are various ways in which one may acquire citizenship in the country citizenship by birthqualifications if on the date of a persons birth, whether or not born in kenya, either the mother or.
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. The kenya citizenship and immigration act 2011 to be completed in duplicate. I have not been convicted of an offence and sentenced to imprisonment for a term of three years or longer iv. This act shall apply to tanzania zanzibar as well as to t. The tanzania citizenship act cittadinanza italiana. The kenya citizenship and immigration act 2011 application for registration as a citizen of kenya by a spouse of a kenya citizen under section 11 fill this form in.
One of the childs parents must be a kenyan national for the child to acquire kenyan citizenship. That so far as it lies within my power, i have renounced my citizenship. Application for registration as a citizen of kenya for a person with disability under section 4 complete either a or b a biological parent. This act may be cited as the tanzania citizenship act. Citizenship act, the immigration act, the passports act and the aliens registration and control act. The minister for immigration, refugees and citizenship canada is responsible for the citizenship act of 1977 and shares responsibility with the minister of public safety for the immigration and refugee protection act irpa. However, where as here an applicant fails to establish statutory eligibility for derivative citizenship, a certificate of citizenship cannot be issued. The workresidence permits issued by the department are classified from a to m inclusive. If on the date of a persons birth, whether or not born in kenya, either the mother or father of the person is a citizen.
How to acquire kenyan citizenship capita registrars kenya. Notice board effective 1st july 2019, all class d permit renewals must be accompanied by employer and employee individual tax compliance certificates unless in the exempted category. Citizenship and immigration services denied her petition for naturalization based on a finding that she was already a u. Application for registration as a citizen of kenya under section 1 fill form in capital letters.
The uganda citizenship and immigration control act. Under the kenya citizenship and immigration act, 2011 the act, there are two ways of becoming a kenyan citizen. The kenya citizenship and immigration act 2011 application for registration as a citizen of kenya for a person with disability under section 4 complete either a or b a biological parent full name and address of applicant in capital letters. Workresidence permits are issued to any nonkenyan wishing to engage in employment in kenya whether in gainful employment or voluntary service. Kenya citizenship and immigration act 2011, as amended to. An act respecting the admission of persons into trinidad and tobago. Uganda citizenship and immigration control act uganda. That although i have renounced my citizenship or nationality of.
Citizenship and immigration administrative appeals. Due to this unexpected occurrence,its good to know what the law on dual citizenship,deportation,passports,immigration and refugee says. This act shall come into force on a date appointed by the minister by. Incorporating amendments made by the security laws amendment act 2014. Until 2009, dual citizenship was prohibited in uganda by article 15 of the constitution. Uganda citizenship and immigration control act uganda legal. That i shall upon registration of my renunciation surrender all identification, travel and any other document identifying. The kenya citizenship and immigration act 2011 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.
Acts and regulations immigration, refugees and citizenship. Application for registration as a citizen of kenya for a person with disability under section 4 complete either a or b a biological parent full name and address of applicant in capital letters. Board means the kenya citizens and foreign nationals. Interpretation 1 in this act, unless the context otherwise. Section 11 of the kenya citizenship and immigration act, 2011 provides for a person who has been married to a citizen of kenya for a period of at least seven years shall be entitled, on application, in the prescribed manner to be registered as a citizen of kenya, if. Short title this act may be cited as the as the kenya citizenship and immigration act, 2011. Application to regain kenya citizenship under section 10 fill in capital letters. Kenya citizenship and immigration act 2011 as amended to 2015. Republic of kenya the kenya citizenship and immigration act 2011 application for registration as a citizen of kenya for a person with disability under section 4 complete either a or b a biological parent full name and address of applicant in capital letters. Department of immigration services department for immigration. The constitution of kenya and the kenya citizenship and immigration act, 2011 recognizes the citizenship rights of an individual in kenya. The folly of your argument and i suppose you did not read the act is that with the repealing of the kenya citizenship act, the immigration act and the aliens registration act, this means that the act as quoted earlier is operational else a transitional process from the old to the new acts would have been in place. Any person born in the united republic on or after union day is deemed to be a citizen of the united republic if at the. I understand the nature of the application and i have madeam capable of making substantial contribution to the progress or advancement in the national development of kenya iii.
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