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Good news as state to fast-track dual citizenship for Kenyans in diaspora

Immigration and Citizen Services Principal Secretary Julius Bitok addresses a past press conference. [File, Standard]

Kenyans who were forced to denounce their citizenship after moving to other countries before the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution can now apply for dual citizenship.

Immigration Principal Secretary Julius Bitok said the government is fast-tracking application for dual citizenship for the Kenyans in diaspora through a new policy designed to facilitate Kenyans' use of constitutional provisions acknowledging dual nationality.

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