Chapter 3 · Art. 14
Citizenship by birth
- You are a citizen by birth if, on the day you were born, either your mother or father was a citizen.
Art. 14(1)
(1) A person is a citizen by birth if on the day of the person’s birth, whether or not the person is born in Kenya, either the mother or father of the person is a citizen.
Read the full article → - A child found in Kenya who is under eight years old and whose parents are unknown is presumed to be a citizen by birth.
Art. 14(4)
(4) A child found in Kenya who is, or appears to be, less than eight years of age, and whose nationality and parents are not known, is presumed to be a citizen by birth.
Read the full article → - A citizen by birth who lost citizenship after taking another country's citizenship can apply to regain it.
Art. 14(5)
(5) A person who is a Kenyan citizen by birth and who has ceased to be a Kenyan citizen because the person acquired citizenship of another country, is entitled on application to regain Kenyan citizenship.
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- If your mum or dad is Kenyan when you are born, you are Kenyan too.
Art. 14(1)
(1) A person is a citizen by birth if on the day of the person’s birth, whether or not the person is born in Kenya, either the mother or father of the person is a citizen.
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