How Do I Register the Death of a Kenyan Who Died Abroad?

When a Kenyan citizen dies outside the country, the death can still be registered with Kenyan authorities. Pasted text

This can be important for succession, property, pensions, insurance and other affairs in Kenya.

What documents may be required?

The source material lists:

• overseas medical certificate
• foreign death certificate
• English translation where necessary
• certification by the Kenyan mission where applicable
• burial or disposal permit
• identification of the deceased
• Form BDA 2
• identification of the applicant

What fees are listed?

The current published fees contained in the source material are:

• KSh1,000 when applying in Kenya
• USD50 when applying abroad
• KSh200 for the death certificate

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Keep both sets of records

Do not discard the documents issued in the country where the death occurred after the Kenyan registration is complete.

Keep the foreign death certificate, Kenyan registration documents and repatriation paperwork together.

Diaspora deaths often involve administration in more than one country.

Having one complete file can save the family from repeatedly trying to obtain documents months or years later.