One of the long awaited constitutional changes was availed today…
Dual citizenship
21. (1) A person who is a citizen does not lose citizenship by reason only of acquiring the citizenship of another country. (2) A person who as a result of acquiring the citizenship of another country ceased to be a Kenyan citizen is entitled, on application, to regain Kenyan citizenship. (3) Parliament shall enact legislation providing for conditions upon which citizenship may be granted to individuals, other than individuals referred to in clauses (1) and (2), who are citizens of other countries. Deprivation of citizenship 22. A person may be deprived of citizenship only if the person acquired citizenship by means of fraud, false representation or concealment of any material fact. Residence 2 3 . (1) The following persons may enter and reside in Kenya if they comply with the conditions prescribed by or under an Act of Parliament governing entry and residence— (a) a former citizen; (b) a foreign wife or widow or foreign husband or widower of a citizen; and (c) a child of a citizen. (2) Parliament may enact legislation governing the entry into and residence in Kenya of other categories of persons and providing for the status of permanent residents. Responsibilities of a citizen 24. (1) All citizens have the responsibility to— (a) acquire a basic understanding of the provisions of this Constitution and promote its ideals and objectives; (b) respect, uphold and defend this Constitution and the law; (c) promote democracy, good governance and the rule of law; 18 Harmonized Draft Constitution of Kenya (d) vote in elections and referenda; (e) strive to foster national unity and live in harmony with others; (f) co-operate with law enforcement agencies for the maintenance of law and order; (g) pay all due taxes; (h) not to engage in corruption; (i) engage in work for the common good and contribute to national development; (j) develop their abilities through acquisition of knowledge, continuous learning and the development of skills; (k) contribute to the welfare and advancement of the community where they live; (l) promote family life and welfare and act responsibly in the context of the family; (m) protect and safeguard public property from waste and misuse; (n) protect the environment and conserve natural resources; and (o) understand and enhance the Republic’s place in the international community. (2) The responsibilities set out in clause (1) apply equally, where appropriate, to noncitizens. Legislation on citizenship 25. Parliament shall enact legislation— (a) prescribing procedures by which a person may become a citizen; (b) providing for voluntary renunciation of citizenship; (c) prescribing procedures for deprivation of citizenship; and (d) generally giving effect to the provisions of this Chapter.
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