ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act
4. Appointment and functions of Director
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
4. Appointment and functions of Director
(1)The Service shall appoint a Director to be in charge of citizenship and immigration matters.(2)The Director shall subject to such directions as may from time to time be given by the board perform the following functions—(a)advising the Cabinet Secretary on matters relating to grant and loss of citizenship;(b)the issuance of passports and other travel documents;(c)designating ports and points of entry and exit;(d)border management including the control and regulation of entry and exit of all persons at ports and points of entry and exit;(e)the control and regulation of residency;(f)advising the Cabinet Secretary on declaration and removal of prohibited immigrants and inadmissable persons;(g)provision of consular services at missions abroad;(h)advising the Service on citizenship and immigration matters;(i)conducting research, collection and analysis of data and management of records; and(j)performing any other functions as may be directed by the Service.(3)The Director and all immigration officers under his or her charge shall perform their duties in accordance with the values and principles prescribed in the Constitution.