Chapter 3 · Art. 15
Citizenship by registration
- A person married to a citizen for at least seven years may apply to be registered as a citizen.
Art. 15(1)
(1) A person who has been married to a citizen for a period of at least seven years is entitled on application to be registered as a citizen.
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Art. 15(2)
(2) A person who has been lawfully resident in Kenya for a continuous period of at least seven years, and who satisfies the conditions prescribed by an Act of Parliament, may apply to be registered as a citizen.
Read the full article → - A child who is not a citizen but is adopted by a citizen may apply to be registered as a citizen.
Art. 15(3)
(3) A child who is not a citizen, but is adopted by a citizen, is entitled on application to be registered as a citizen.
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- People who marry a Kenyan or live in Kenya for many years can apply to become Kenyan citizens.
Art. 15(2)
(2) A person who has been lawfully resident in Kenya for a continuous period of at least seven years, and who satisfies the conditions prescribed by an Act of Parliament, may apply to be registered as a citizen.
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