Here is a checklist for passport applications; 1. Birth Certificate 2. Original ID 3. Parents ID copies 4. 3 Passport size photos 5. Recommender ID copy 6. Online applied forms and payment Invoice NB/ Submit applications in...
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Schedule your biometric appointment: After completing the online application and paying the fee, you will receive instructions to schedule a biometric appointment at a Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Kenya. Choose a convenient date and time for your appointment. Gather the required documents: Prepare the necessary documents for your visa application. The specific documents will depend on the type...
This process is simple. You will need to submit: a copy of the death certificate, affidavit of death and form to requesting change of ownership to the Ministry of land Step-by-step guide on how to change a name from one to another one in a title deed: Changing the name in a title deed from one to another is a recurrent activity especially in selling and buying land and housing...
In case you want to amend your birth certificate. Within a duration of two years after registration of birth, the names could be changed on application but after production of relevant documentary evidence in support of the amendments. After two years, you can add names to the existing ones but you cannot remove the names previously on the birth certificate, again documentary evidence will be...
Ardhisasa, is a land resource management platform that is designed to enhance efficiency in record-keeping, quick transactions and curb fraudulent deals at the Ministry of Lands. The launch now means the ministry has ended the manual application of land documents and services. The digitization of land services has, however, begun in Nairobi and will be rolled out in other counties in...
Title Deed Conversion is the process of migrating all parcels from the repealed land registration statutes to a unitary regime under the Land Registration Act, 2012. All title deeds under the repealed land laws are under replacement with new ones, in compliance with the Land Registration Act, 2012 How much is title deed conversion? This exercise is free of charge How to know if your title deed...
Former Presidential Aide-De-Camp Major (Rtd) Marsden Madoka explains that most of the things that ordinary people claim to know about ADC are complete fabrications and misconceptions. "An ADC is not a bodyguard. His role is not to look after the president in terms of safeguarding him," Major (Rtd) Marsden Madoka explained. Aide-De-Camp's salutation is always conspicuous,...
The Sh5 billion Pangani Estate redevelopment project continues to take shape with the first phase comprising of 1,000 housing units to be completed by December next year. Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) said the ongoing low-cost housing project will consist of affordable and market housing units. The redevelopment of the county estate, which began in May and was launched...
This is only applicable if your child was born abroad but to Kenyan parents and takes longer as documents have to be sent from Kenya. Visit the Kenyan embassy where you live and submit: Two Application Forms (BDA – Birth and Deaths Registration form) duly filled ( Click here to get the Form) Two photocopies of both parents’ passports. The copies of the Kenyan parent’s...
The Finance Bill 2024 (the Bill) was introduced to the National Assembly on 9th May 2024. Below are the key proposed changes. Amending status of various supplies The Bill proposes to amend the VAT status of the following products from exempt to taxable: Description Current status Proposed rate 8802.30.00 Airplanes and other aircraft of an unladen weight exceeding 2,000 kg...
When a land lease expires in Kenya, the land reverts back to the lessor, which is typically the government. The lessee, which is the person who has been leasing the land, has the option to apply for a renewal of the lease, but there is no guarantee that the application will be approved. The decision of whether or not to renew a lease is made by the National Land Commission (NLC), which is an independent...
Did you know that nothing stops you from remarrying a spouse you had divorced? Though it looks far-fetched, Kenyan law allows you to marry your ex-husband or ex-wife. Family lawyer Judy Thongori says the Marriage Act treats formerly married couples as “new people” post-divorce, and, are therefore free to re-enter a union. “There are no legal obstacles preventing one from...
Apply Online A foreign journalist wishing to practice journalism in Kenya for a period of more than three months can apply for accreditation as a foreign journalist online by visiting the Media Council of Kenya (MCK’s) Website and make an application through MCK’s online portal through the following link: Online Accreditation Portal Please visit the Media Council of Kenya (MCK’s)...
1. Register or log in to the ardhisasa platform ardhisasa.lands.go.ke 2. Click on land rent under land administration services 3. Search for the parcel number or title number 4. Invoices for the land rent will be displayed 5. Instructions on how to complete the payment will also be provided in this section. Source:...
Apply Online To apply for replacement of a Lost or Damaged Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) or Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) certificate, the applicant should make the application to the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) through the KNEC’s online portal: Query Management Information System (QMIS). Please click on this link to access the portal QMIS. On...
Work Permits Foreign nationals wishing to work in Kenya are required to obtain a work permit. However, work permits are generally only granted in instances where the employer can prove that doing so would be beneficial to Kenya and the position cannot be filled by any suitable Kenyan applicants. Your Options Use your own company A foreign company that wishes to get a work permit...
Many Kenyans miss a chance to travel abroad due to failing their Visa interview questions. This is the last process in travel plans where the embassy of the country you are travelling to interviews you to determine if you should be granted travel permission. There are various reasons why a Kenyan can seek to travel abroad. This includes but is not limited to the following; for...
One requires the following documents: The prescribed form (Form R.L. 22) An affidavit explaining the interest the cautioner has in the land A copy of the title (or the title number) The prescribed fee It is important to note that no notice is required to be given to the proprietor of the land before one lodges a caution. The documents are filed with the Registrar of Lands who then gives...
The State-backed mortgage firm will cap cheap home loans at Sh4 million, kick starting operations after the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) granted it the permit to start lending at an annual subsidised interest of seven percent or nearly half the prevailing market rates. Home buyers in Nairobi metropolitan area — which extends to neighbouring Kiambu, Machakos and Kajiado counties — will...
If you are applying for a U.S. visa in Kenya, you will need to go through the following steps, including the visa interview: Complete the online application: Visit the U.S. Department of State's Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC) website and complete the Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application (DS-160) form. Make sure to fill in all the required information...