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Originally published by Kenyanstop
October 18, 2025
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How to Legally Change Your Child's Name to Raila Odinga - Lawyer
The law clearly spells out whether one can change their child's name...
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Changing a child's name in Kenya, even to prominent figures like Raila Odinga, is legally permissible under Kenyan law, as explained by lawyer Danstan Omari. The process varies depending on the child's age, with simpler steps for those under two years old.
- For children under two years, parents can apply to the Office of the Registrar of Births with minimal documentation and a fee of Ksh40.
- For children over two years, a deed poll renouncing the old name and adopting the new is required, signed in the presence of an advocate.
- The process for older children also includes a statutory declaration, a letter from the area chief, parents' fingerprint printouts, and parental consent for children over 16 years.
- The name change must be published in the Kenya Gazette, with fees typically Ksh500 for the deed poll and an estimated processing time of 60 days after gazettement.
- Legal provisions allow for rejection if the name change is seen as misleading, suggesting a false title, or for fraudulent purposes, and requires consent from both parents.
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