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April 12, 2026
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State considers law overhaul to protect former citizens

State considers law overhaul to protect former citizens

The government is considering sweeping reforms to Kenya’s immigration framework to accommodate citizens who relinquish their nationality in pursuit of opportunities abroad...

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The Kenyan government is considering significant reforms to its immigration laws to better accommodate citizens who give up their nationality to pursue opportunities abroad.

  • The proposed changes aim to create a differentiated immigration status for former Kenyan citizens and the diaspora with enduring ties to the country.
  • Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi highlighted that current laws fail to recognize the reality of the globally mobile Kenyan workforce.
  • This initiative stems from observations that many former citizens maintain strong connections to Kenya, contributing through investments, family support, skills, and networks.

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