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Court rejects bid to have Kenyans with dual citizenship join KDF

KDF soldier verifys documents at Getembe Primary School in Kisii County during a past recruitment drive. [Sammy Omingo, Standard]

High Court has dismissed a case seeking to have Kenyans with dual citizenship join Kenya Defence Forces (KDF).

Justice Hedwig Ong'udi said the court has no power to meddle in national security issues. According to her, the best place to change the policy is Parliament.

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