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Legally, you have met the requirement to apply for citizenship in Kenya. *** All the best.

BONVENTURE wrote:

Legally, you have met the requirement to apply for citizenship in Kenya.  For a proper legal opinion free of charge, inbox me for the same. All the best.

I've got a better idea - Why don't you share the answers on the open forum so your kindness can help a lot more expats?

Sure thing. On it.

hi,why not come to the country as a visitor and it will be easier to visit the immigration offices  and they will answer all your queries .otherwise take care

I visit fairly frequently (about 70-80 times since 1970) but do not have a trip planned for the next several months, and want to start the ball rolling.  The official sites are unhelpful and only focus on business and visitor visas and work permits.

Thanks.

Bonadventure; It is my understanding that unless married to a Kenyan citizen, an application for citizenship can't be made unless the period of stay has been continuous (with no more than periods of 90 days elsewhere).  You also need a Police Certificate of Good Conduct and this is not obtainable unless you have been in Kenya for over 6 months.  To achieve this, you need another type of permit in the short term.

Hugh; if you want to retire to Kenya, and you have a pension, income from investment, or other income not derived from work in Kenya, consider a Class K permit.  You need $24000 (minimum), or equivalent in Euro.  It is one of the easier permits to apply for, particularly if your income is derived from outside Kenya - it helps the county's economy!

Thanks.  That's useful information.  I will follow up.