The mandate of the Ministry of State for Immigration and Registration of Persons is derived from the Presidential Circular Number 1 of 2008 on the organization of government and the following legal instruments:
- Kenya Citizenship Act Cap. 170
- Immigration Act Cap. 172
- Aliens Restrictions Act Cap 173
- Constitution of Kenya Chapter 6
- Registration of Persons Act Cap. 107
- Birth and Death Registration Act Cap. 149
- The Refugees Act – 2006
