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May 2, 2026
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Why AG's office wants changes to Bill granting citizenship for stateless persons

Why AG's office wants changes to Bill granting citizenship for stateless persons

Attorney-General warns of abuse of status...

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The Office of the Attorney-General is seeking changes to a Bill that would grant citizenship to stateless persons residing in Kenya for seven years, citing potential for abuse.

  • The Attorney-General's office fears the proposed legislation could be exploited by individuals who do not intend to become part of Kenyan society.
  • Key concerns were raised by Solicitor-General Shadrack Mose before the National Assembly Committee on National Security and Administration.
  • The Kenya Citizenship and Immigration (Amendment) Bill, 2025, sponsored by Kilifi North MP Owen Baya, aims to remove time limits for stateless persons' citizenship applications.

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