STATELESS IN KENYA

Abstract

The Commission on Administrative Justice, while exercising its mandate to undertake investigations in any sphere of government as provided for under the Constitution and the Commission on Administrative Justice Act, 2011, undertook investigation into systemic issues inherent in the issuance of vital documents, including, birth and death certificates, identity cards, passports, passes and permits, and the granting of dual citizenship. The systemic investigation was undertaken by the Commission based on the increasing number of complaints and presentations received by the Commission relating to the issuance of the vital documents.