persons who were citizens by birth but have since renounced or otherwise lost their citizenship status and are precluded by the laws of the countries of their acquired domicile from holding dual citizenship;persons who have held work permits for at least seven (7) years and have been continuously resident in Kenya for the three (2) years immediately preceding the making of the application;children of citizens who are born outside Kenya and have acquired citizenship of the domicile; andthe spouses of Kenyan citizens married for at least three (3) years.
upon acquisition of Kenya citizenship;upon failing to comply with obligations and conditions under section 38 of the Act;when a removal order against the holder of permanent residence status comes into force;upon communicating in writing to the Director of Immigration Services of the intention to cease holding the permanent residence status; andwhere the marriage is not bona fide.
has been ordinarily resident in Kenya for a period of seven years, immediately preceding the date of application;has been a resident under the authority of a valid permit or has been exempted by the Cabinet Secretary, in accordance with section 34(3)(h) and who is not enjoying the privileges and immunities under the Privileges and Immunities Act;has resided in Kenya throughout the period of twelve (12) months immediately preceding the date of the application;has an adequate knowledge of Kenya and of the duties and rights of citizens as contained in the Act.is able to understand and speak Kiswahili or a local dialect;understands the nature of the application under this provision;has not been convicted of an offence and sentenced to imprisonment for a term of three (3) years or longer;satisfies the Cabinet Secretary that he or she intends to reside in Kenya after registration;has been determined, through an objective criteria, and the justification made, in writing, that he or she has made or is capable of making a substantive contribution to the progress or advancement in any area of national development within Kenya; and is not adjudged bankrupt.
Source: Kenyan Lawyer- By Cyrus Maina Read More