KENYA Context and existing response Kenya has a relatively strong legal framework for prevention and reduction of statelessness. UNHCR focuses, therefore, on supporting the Government in its efforts to identify stateless people and grant nationality to them, and to prevent statelessness within the existing legal framework. UNHCR and its partners have completed surveys of two communities, the Makonde and the Pemba, many of whom are believed to be stateless. This effort, along with sustained advocacy with the Government, has recently led it to extending the timeframe by which stateless people can apply for citizenship by registration under the Citizenship Act, and to a specific initiative to register stateless Makonde as Kenyan citizens. In addition, UNHCR and its partners also assist stateless individuals to access procedures to acquire nationality and provide support for birth registration for the prevention of statelessness among communities at risk of statelessness. These resources would enable adequate support to the Government and civil society partners and will allow the existing momentum to address statelessness in the country to be fully capitalized. Strategy and partnerships UNHCR and partners will step up support to the authorities in implementing the nationality legislation, and building up the capacity of government authorities and civil society. The underlying objective is to move toward a comprehensive and coordinated response in favour of stateless people, as well as sensitizing communities about their situation and rights. A National Action Plan is being elaborated with inputs and contributions from all stakeholders prior to its endorsement by the Government. The efforts to effectively implement existing legal provisions will be complemented by advocacy for accession to the statelessness conventions and amending the nationality law to bring it into full compliance with the standards of the conventions. UNHCR will also advocate for addressing the remaining administrative and policy gaps in the area of civil registration and access to documentation. Vision for 2019    Thousands of individuals have had their nationality confirmed. Thousands of individuals at risk of statelessness have had their births registered. Data available on additional two stateless communities. Planned activities Favourable protection environment Law and policy developed or strengthened  UNHCR will build the capacity and provide technical support to government officials in order to ensure legislative changes are in place and implemented at the central and local level for more effective prevention and reduction of statelessness and protection of stateless people.  UNHCR and its partners will provide assistance to 3,800 people to acquire nationality, or have their nationality confirmed. To ensure effective coordination of the naturalization process, UNHCR will build up government capacity, including through training 60 officials. Durable solutions Greater reduction of statelessness is achieved  15