The Constitution of Kenya, 2010

Chapter Three · Citizenship

Article 18

Art.18

Legislation on citizenship

Parliament shall enact legislation—

(a)prescribing procedures by which a person may become a citizen;

(b)governing entry into and residence in Kenya;

(c)providing for the status of permanent residents;

(d)providing for voluntary renunciation of citizenship;

(e)prescribing procedures for revocation of citizenship;

(f)prescribing the duties and rights of citizens; and

(g)generally giving effect to the provisions of this Chapter.

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Text: Laws of Kenya: The Constitution of Kenya, 2010. Published by the National Council for Law Reporting (Kenya Law) with the Authority of the Attorney-General.

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