Refugees Act

15. Institution of proceedings for unlawful presence in Kenya

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

15. Institution of proceedings for unlawful presence in Kenya

Despite the provisions of the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act (Cap. 170) no proceedings shall be instituted against any person or any member of his or her family in respect of his or her unlawful entry or presence within Kenya if such a person—

(a)has made a bona fide application for recognition as a refugee, until a decision has been made on the application and, where appropriate, such person has had an opportunity to exhaust his or her right of appeal; or

(b)has become a refugee.

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Source: Kenya Law