How Long Does the Naturalization (Einbürgerung) Process Take? How Much Does it Cost?
If you have been trying to take up German citizenship, you might have noticed that the process can take forever. Now after so many people Read More
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Demand For Simplified Naturalization for 3rd Gen. Migrants in Switzerland Intensify
The SP MigrantInnen, an activitist group in Switzerland, is demanding for Simplified Naturalisation for Third Generation Migrants. The country will be voting on 12th February Read More
Kenyan Footballer Facing Deportation from Germany After Asylum For Being Gay Denied
A Kenyan footballer that identifies as gay is facing deportation after his application for asylum was denied for lack of sufficient evidence that there was Read More
From Refugee to Helping Refugees in Germany Settle In
Thomas Mboya Ochieng is a refugee coordinator in Eberswalde, a small town in eastern Germany. His work is not just a job, but his passion Read More
German Citizenship Law Simplified
For those who prefer to look at graphics rather than read loooong texts, this one is for you. If you landed here by mistake and Read More
Gaining German Citizenship Without Living in Germany
You want to gain German citizenship but you haven’t lived in Germany, thus the rules shared here don’t apply to you. In case you want Read More
Regaining Kenyan Citizenship LEGALLY After Taking Up German Citizenship
This specifically for Kenyans who now hold German citizenship and would like to regain their Kenyan citizenship. As shared in the article on How German Read More
Options Open to Kenyans Unwilling to Lose their Citizenship to Take up the German one
You’ve been living in Germany for a while and the cost and process of renewing your visa is becoming tiring and hanging out at the Read More
Kenyan Permanent Residence Permit for Diasporans Who Renounce Citizenship
When the new constitution was being drafted, the discussion on dual citizenship was top of the list for most diaspora organisations and those that were Read More
Kenyan in Oldenburg Loses Permanent Residence Permit (Unbefristete) Fights to Get it Back
A Kenyan lady has found herself on the wrong side with the Ausländerbehörde when her permanent residence permit was withdrawn and exchanged for a “Duldung” Read More
The New Integration Law 2016 for Refugees Explained
A few days weeks ago, the government finally passed a new set of laws to help fasten the integration of refugees into the German society. Read More
Instances that May Lead to Losing Your German Residence Permit
If you are planning to be out of Germany for a couple of months and your residence permit is almost expiring, the State Office for Read More
Lawyer’s Take: Kenyan Seeks Asylum as a Homosexual, Wants to Formalise His Heterosexual Union
There is a crackdown on the asylum process in Germany and this is set to make the process more stringent and the deportations more sporadic. Read More
New Asylum Law to be in Force This Weekend
With all the talk about the increase in migration into Germany and the huge number of refugees that have come into the country this year, Read More
From Au Pair to Asylum Seeker: Kenyan Shares on New Housing Program
The number of asylum seekers in Germany is at an all time high, and there are no signs of the number reducing any time soon. Read More
What you Need to Know About the Kenyan e-Visa
July 1st (it was delayed a bit, but has been working since the second week of July at least), the Kenyan Ministry of Interior and Read More
New Laws and Regulations August 2015
This month comes along with many new laws and regulations, some very good ones and some other that we’d rather not have, but all in Read More
