Article 18. Legislation on citizenship
Official Constitutional Text
18. Parliament shall enact legislation—
(a) prescribing procedures by which a person may become a citizen;
(b) governing entry into and residence in Kenya;
(c) providing for the status of permanent residents;
(d) providing for voluntary renunciation of citizenship;
(e) prescribing procedures for revocation of citizenship;
(f) prescribing the duties and rights of citizens; and
(g) generally giving effect to the provisions of this Chapter.
Plain English Explanation
This is a simplified summary to explain this article in clear language. It is not the legal text of the Constitution.
Article 18 of the Kenyan Constitution mandates Parliament to pass specific laws that establish the practical systems for managing citizenship and immigration. This includes setting up the official procedures for applying for citizenship, regulating how foreigners enter and live in the country, and defining the legal status of permanent residents. Furthermore, the laws must outline how a person can voluntarily give up their citizenship, the process the government must follow to cancel it, and the fundamental duties and rights assigned to all Kenyan citizens.