CHAPTER 172 - Immigration Act
Commencement Date: 1967-12-01

An Act of Parliament to amend and consolidate the law relating to immigration into Kenya, and for matters incidental thereto and connected therewith 

Arrangement of Sections
1 Short Title.
2 Interpretation.
3 Prohibited Immigrants.
4 Prohibition on Entry Without Permit or Pass.
5 Issue of Entry Permits.
6 Invalidation of Entry Permits.
7 Permits, Etc, Void For, Fraud,etc
8 Power to Remove Persons Unlawfully in Kenya.
9 Duties and Liabilities of Carriers.
10 Immigration Officers.
11 Powers of Immigration Officers.
12 Power of Arrest and Search of Persons.
13 Offences.
14 Evidence.
15 Burden of Proof.
16 Institution and Conduct of Criminal Proceedings. (deleted)
17 Regulations.
18 Temporary Validity of Permits and Passes Issued Under Repealed Acts.
19 Notice by Minister to Apply for Permits and Passes.
20 Issue of Permits and Passes After Notice.
21 Transitional Provisions Regarding Re-entry.
Subsidiary legislation
The Immigration Regulations
Exemption -nest Children's Home 2004
Exemption - Nairobi Japanese School -10th June, 2008
Exemption - Netherlands 15th Oct, 2008
Exemption-25th Session of the Governing Council Forum Meeting- 5th Feb, 2009
Exemption-kijani Music Festival-15th January, 2009
Immigration Regulations Exemption 23rd Feb, 2009
Exemption-rwanda 17th December, 2008
Exemption-viewfinders Epz Ltd-17th December, 2008
Exemption-africa Mega Fam Trip-31st Mar, 2009
Exemption - Delegates 25th Session Governing Council Feb 2009
Exemption - Land Forces Symposium 15th Apr, 2009
Exemption-red Cross and Red Crescent Visa Fees 14th Sep, 2009
Exemption - Comedaf Iv-19th Nov 2009
Exemption-2nd African Carbon Forum, 2010
Exemption-nairobi Convention Conference of Parties, 2010
Exemption-13th World Scout Moot 2010
Exemption-the Focolarini Movement Conference 2010
Exemption-17th Edition of the African Senior Athletics Championship, 2010
Exemption - Entry Fees for Citizens of Tz, Burundi, Ug, Rwanda, 2010

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