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April 16, 2026
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Kenya catholic bishops decry shortage of marriage certificates

Kenya catholic bishops decry shortage of marriage certificates

Kenyan Catholic bishops have decried what they say is a shortage of marriage certificates in the country. In a statement, the bishops said they have been experiencing difficulties in the legal process of civil registration and the legalisation of marriages, a situation they argue..

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Kenyan Catholic bishops have expressed strong concern over a shortage of marriage certificates, which they argue is hindering the legal registration of marriages and threatening the institution of marriage.

  • A shift to fully digital services under the government’s e-Citizen platform has complicated the notification and issuance process.
  • The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops, led by Chairman Most Rev, Maurice Muhatia Makumba, stated that the cumbersome process is discouraging marriages.
  • The bishops warn that these conditions risk damaging the moral fabric of society and depriving weaker spouses of their legal rights, emphasizing the need to protect and promote marriage as vital for a thriving society.

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