The State Department for Immigration and Citizen Services has announced that it has started expediting the process of dual citizenship for Kenyans in the diaspora who lost their citizenship before the enactment of the 2010 Constitution.
In a statement on Friday, December 13, the department stated that the move is aimed at enabling the Kenysn in disapora to transact and conduct business freely back at home.
It further added that Kenya boasts of being a promoter of safe and efficient migration through Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA).
"The State Department has committed to fast-tracking dual citizenship for Kenyans living abroad who had lost their citizenship under the old constitution to enable them to freely transact and invest back in the country.
“Migration allows for diversity in culture and promotes business interactions and growth. Kenya boasts itself as a promoter of safe and efficient migration through its Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA),” read part of the statement.
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While flagging off the 'Step Up 4 Safe Migration' walk at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Immigration Principal Secretary Julius Bitok reaffirmed the government's commitment to enabling Kenyans who renounced their citizenship before the 2010 Constitution to reclaim it.
At the same time, Bitok noted that the government was focused on promoting labour migrations and creating opportunities for Kenyans.
"Today at the COMESA grounds, Kenyatta International Conference Centre, I flagged off the 'Step Up 4 Safe Migration' walk to mark International Migrants Day. This annual event advocates for safe, efficient & orderly migration between nations.
"Reaffirmed our commitment to making it easier for Kenyans who renounced their citizenship before the 2010 Constitution to reclaim it. We're focused on promoting labor migration & creating opportunities for Kenyans abroad while attracting expertise & investments into our country," Bitok stated.
