Chapter 6 · Art. 78

Citizenship and leadership

2010-as-amended · effective 2010-08-27

Official text

(1) A person is not eligible for election or appointment to a State office unless the person is a citizen of Kenya.
(2) A State officer or a member of the defence forces shall not hold dual citizenship.
(3) Clauses (1) and (2) do not apply to—
  (a) judges and members of commissions; or
  (b) any person who has been made a citizen of another country by operation of that country’s law, without ability to opt out.

In simple words

A person is not eligible for election or appointment to a State office unless they are a citizen of Kenya.
Art. 78(1)
(1) A person is not eligible for election or appointment to a State office unless the person is a citizen of Kenya.
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A State officer or a member of the defence forces must not hold dual citizenship.
Art. 78(2)
(2) A State officer or a member of the defence forces shall not hold dual citizenship.
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Kids explanation

Only Kenyan citizens can be elected or appointed to a State office.
Art. 78(1)
(1) A person is not eligible for election or appointment to a State office unless the person is a citizen of Kenya.
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