Kenyan citizenship

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7nyerik Active member

Member since 14 April 2011

7nyerikActive member20 July 2020 16:43:54

After living in Kenya for 40 years, and 7 years after applying, I have finally, officially, become a citizen of Kenya. I'm wondering if there are people here who would like to know of that journey. I'm not an agent of any sort and I don't want any remuneration of any kind. But if there are people here who would like to discuss issues concerning becoming a Kenyan, I'd also be interested.

Grantbrad Member

Member since 03 June 2020

GrantbradMember21 July 2020 04:08:35

Good morning

Please advise as per process to become a citizen of Kenya

Thank you

Grant Bradshaw

7nyerik Active member

Member since 14 April 2011

7nyerikActive member22 July 2020 12:55:20

Assuming that you are:
1.聽 not someone who lost their Kenyan citizenship previously
2.聽 not married to a Kenyan citizen
Then one must be living in Kenya on a work permit (not a dependant's pass or other permit) for the last 7 consecutive years. One needs to have Kenya income tax clearance, police clearance, know Swahili (or some other indigenous Kenyan language) and indicate they intend to make Kenya their home in the future.聽 They need to understand the rights, privileges, and duties of a citizen of Kenya. And have a good understanding of Kenya's history and geography.聽 If you can do all of that, you can start an online application at

Grantbrad Member

Member since 03 June 2020

GrantbradMember23 July 2020 04:38:23

Thank you for the info

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