Married in the US, living in Nairobi

Ab1992

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Member since 26 February 2019

Ab1992

26 February 2019 17:24:51

Ab1992

26 February 2019 17:24:51

Hello!

I am an American citizen, currently living in Texas. I am engaged to a Kenyan citizen. This summer, we are getting married and later moving to Nairobi.

I have the work permits and that side of things taken care of, but I don't know what is required for our marriage license. What do we need to make sure the wedding is legally recognized in Kenya?

Will the one from the US be sufficient, or will we have to have a second option once in Kenya?

FelixMuyove

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Member since 24 February 2018

FelixMuyove

01 March 2019 09:35:59

FelixMuyove

01 March 2019 09:35:59

Get a certificate of no impediment from your state indicating that there is nothing barring you from getting married in Kenya

Longonot62

Kenya Expat Advisor

Member since 05 March 2010

Nyeri

Longonot62

03 March 2019 07:57:08

1480

Longonot62

03 March 2019 07:57:08

1480

Nyeri

The Certificate of No Impediment is not available in the USA. Instead, you must have a legal affidavit, in which it is stated that you are free to marry.

Below is a link that may help you:

http://www.statelaw.go.ke/marriage-in-kenya/

Bandrea

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Member since 28 June 2017

Bandrea

04 March 2019 12:42:23

Bandrea

04 March 2019 12:42:23

Once married in USA Just go with your marriage certificate to the Kenyan Embassy or consulate
deposit a copy of your Marriage with them
they will transfer it to Kenyan authority
Thats it

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