Citizenship in Kenya

Syllabus: CBC * Grade 5 * Social Studies * Strand 4.0 Political Systems * Sub-strand 4.3 Citizenship in Kenya

Lesson objectives

By the end of this topic, you should be able to:

• State how one becomes a citizen in Kenya.
• Explain requirements for dual citizenship in Kenya.
• Demonstrate good citizenship for personal and social wellbeing.
• Appreciate being a good citizen in the community.

Summary

Kenyan citizenship can be acquired by birth, registration, or naturalisation, and the Constitution allows dual citizenship. Being a good citizen means exercising both the rights and responsibilities that come with belonging to Kenya.