Huduma Kenya has clarified its policy regarding name changes on birth certificates, stating that such amendments are only permissible for children under the age of 2 years.

• Name changes or removals on birth certificates are exclusively for children under 2 years of age.
• The clarification comes from Huduma Kenya in response to public queries.
• Changes after 2 years require a formal legal process including a Deed Poll and publication in the Kenya Gazette, with a current fee of Ksh1,000 for alterations via Civil Registration Services.