Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act

14. Adopted children

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

14. Adopted children

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 be registered as a citizen upon—

(a)the production of proof of the Kenyan citizenship of the adopting parent;

(b)the production of a valid adoption certificate issued in a reciprocating state or other jurisdiction whose orders, decrees are recognized in Kenya; and

(c)proof of lawful residence of the child in Kenya.

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Source: Kenya Law