How to Regain Kenyan Citizenship Using Form 1: A Comprehensive Guide

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If you are a Kenyan by birth who lost citizenship by acquiring another country’s nationality before the 2010 Kenyan Constitution, you may be eligible to regain your Kenyan citizenship. This guide provides a clear, step-by-step process to help you navigate the application using Form 1, ensuring you meet all requirements and submit the necessary documents.

  1. Complete Form 1

    Obtain and fill out Form 1, ensuring all sections are accurately completed. Once filled, have the form attested by a commissioner for oaths to validate its authenticity.

  2. Gather Required Documents

    Prepare two passport-sized photographs, copies of your Kenyan ID and passport, a copy of the other country’s passport, your naturalization or registration certificate, and a copy of your birth certificate.

  3. Pay the Application Fee

    Submit the application fee of KSH 20,000 to the designated payment channel. Ensure you obtain a receipt as proof of payment.

  4. Submit Your Application

    Compile the completed Form 1, all required documents, and the payment receipt. Submit these to the relevant government office or online portal as instructed.

  5. Pay the Issuance Fee

    Once your application is approved, pay the issuance fee of KSH 50,000 to finalize the process and receive your citizenship documentation.

Time Estimate: Approximately 4-6 weeks, depending on processing times and document verification.

Requirements

Duly completed Form 1
2 passport-sized photographs
Copies of Kenyan ID and passport
Copy of the other country’s passport
Naturalization or registration certificate
Copy of birth certificate
Application fee (KSH 20,000)
Issuance fee (KSH 50,000)

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