Section 13(3) of the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act, 2011: – caters for children who were born before the parent acquired Kenyan citizenship.
Section 13 (4) of the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act, 2011:- provides that a child or a person with disability who is a dependent of any biological parent or legal guardian who is a citizen of Kenya by registration shall upon an application made on their behalf in a prescribed manner be registered as a citizen of Kenya
Section 14 of the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act, 2011: – provides that a child who is not a citizen, but is adopted by a citizen, is entitled to apply for registration as a citizen provided that the adopting parent can prove their Kenyan citizenship.

  1. Duly completed application Form 11 attested to by a Commissioner for Oaths
  2. 2 passport size photographs
  3. Copy of birth certificate or local adoption certificate
  4. Copy of parents’ Kenyan passport and identity card
  5. Copy of dependant’s pass
  6. Original certificate of Good conduct for children above 18years

FEE – KSHS.20,000