

	*Kenya*
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Kenya is currently processing adoptions by US citizens on a LIMITED basis.

For a list of Joint Council agencies working in Kenya, please consult our Country Programs page.

September 5, 2007 - The government of Kenya has not recently indicated any change in its residence requirement policies for foreign adoptive parents.

Kenya plans to accede to the Hague Adoption Convention.

August 14, 2007 - For more information about adopting from Kenya, please review the country-specific adoption flyer for Kenya offered by the U.S. Department of State.