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Kenya: Kenyan Birth Certificate Not Proof of Citizenship – PS Julius Bitok

Kenya: Kenyan Birth Certificate Not Proof of Citizenship – PS Julius Bitok

Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Kenyans.co.ke
Published on 2024-11-28 16:23:28

A statement by Permanent Secretary for Immigration Julius Bitok on Thursday, November 28, has left Kenyans worried over the citizenship of their children.

The PS explained that all children under 18 years are not Kenyans since a birth certificate is not a certified document to confirm citizenship in the country. According to the PS, only a national identification card certifies someone as a Kenyan.

“A birth certificate is not an entitlement to citizenship. National ID is what entitles one to…

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