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I applied for my card in February (when I lost it), and I have still not heard anything back. What can I do?

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Contact the Huduma Centre. It shouldn't have taken more than two months to replace.

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Can I apply online?

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No. You need to apply in person.

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Can I get a Kenyan ID if I don't have documents from my father?

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Yes. The Kenyan constitution states that if either one of your parents is Kenyan, then you are too. So you don't need your father's documents.

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Is there any interview and what are the questions that will be asked?

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The issuing officer may ask you questions if he/she feels more information is needed, and the questions vary with individuals, its a way of vetting.

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How do I know if my my birth certificate is genuine?

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If it was officially stamped by the demographic office of Kenya.

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Will I still get my Kenyan ID card if I lost my waiting card?

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I doubt it, they normally require the waiting card to issue it out. I am not an expert, but check your nearest Huduma Center for more information.

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Can I get a Kenyan ID card and passport if both my parents are deceased and I have the death certificates?

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Yes, as long as you can prove one or both of them were Kenyan citizens. It is advised to also take a copy of their IDs too, if possible, just in case.

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How can I get my parents identify cards if both are deceased and I don't have any copies?

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You should have their death certificates, and as long as you can prove that one was a Kenyan citizen, the you will be able to get their identity cards.

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Can I get a Kenyan ID a month before my 18th birthday?

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No, you need to be eighteen and above to obtain an ID. They do not have exceptions to this law. It is exactly 18 and above.

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My father was a Kenyan citizen but has passed away. I was born in Kenya but hold a British passport. Can i get a Kenyan ID?

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Yes. The constitution allows you to get one, provided that the parents is or was a Kenyan citizen.

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