Kenyan Government Urges Diaspora Citizens: Apply Birth Certificates for Children Born Abroad
The Kenyan government, via the Ministry of Interior on May 26, called upon Kenyan citizens residing abroad to initiate the process of obtaining birth certificates for their children born overseas.
Civil Registration Services emphasized the significance of acquiring a birth certificate, emphasizing that its absence could hinder the children’s access to crucial documents and governmental amenities.
Moreover, possessing a birth certificate would facilitate potential applications for Kenyan citizenship for the children in the future, offering a pathway to dual citizenship.
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The government reiterated that failure to procure birth certificates for their children could potentially result in their exclusion from inheritance and property rights within Kenya.
Children residing abroad without birth certificates would face difficulties in obtaining Kenyan identity documents, such as passports and national identity cards, which are essential for accessing various governmental services, including healthcare and pension benefits.
Additionally, national identity cards are obligatory for accessing revenue services and establishing bank accounts within the country.
The Ministry of Interior disclosed that the fee for foreign birth registration in diplomatic missions abroad is Ksh19,500 (approximately USD150).
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki announced on May 16 the implementation of a mandatory Personal Identification Number (PIN) for all Kenyan citizens, irrespective of their birthplace. These unique PINs, issued during birth registration, will serve as distinct personal identification numbers and will also be utilized during the registration of the individual’s death.
Kenyan Government Urges Diaspora Citizens: Apply Birth Certificates for Children Born Abroad