Marry a Kenyan Woman and Become a Citizen -President Kenyatta Declares

Is this Kenya’s version of Black Friday? President Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta declared during his inauguration address after being sworn-in for a second term in office;

‘If you wish and find a willing partner, you can marry and settle in Kenya.’

He gave foreigners the opportunity to become a citizen of Kenya but on the condition that they must marry the single pretty Kenyan young women, Reuters reports.

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According to him, the move was designed to cement African ties.

“If you wish and find a willing partner, you can marry and settle in Kenya.

This commitment we make again with no requirement for reciprocity.”

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The Kenyan citizens have a different reaction to this announcement by President Kenyatta. Some believe it could allow crime and drug trafficking in the country, while others believe it is a positive development that would advance the democratization of the African continent.

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Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta is the fourth president of the Republic of Kenya. He served as the Member of Parliament for Gatundu South from 2002 to 2013.