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Refugees Married to Kenyan Citizens Seek Citizenship Rights
July 13, 2023
Rights groups in Kenya are campaigning for refugees married to Kenyans to obtain citizenship. The Kenyan Constitution allows foreign nationals married to Kenyans to register for citizenship after seven years of marriage. But they must have residency status to apply, and this policy locks out refugees. Juma Majanga reports from the Dadaab refugee camps
CategoryAfrica
Content TypePackage
LanguageEnglish
NewsML Media TopicsArts, Culture, Entertainment and Media
Topic TagsKENYA REFUGEES CITIZENSHIP
NetworkVOA
Expiration DateAugust 12, 2023 12:20 EDT
Embargo DateJuly 13, 2023 12:26 EDT
BylineJuma Majanga
Brand / Language ServiceVoice of America - English