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For information about records for non-Christian religions in Kenya, go to the Religious Records page.

Online Resources and Websites

 * 1700s-1900s - South Africa, Birth and Baptism Records, 1700s-1900s ($) - index and images
 * 1838-1991 - - index and images
 * 1906-1963 - Parish registers, Gereformeerde Kerk, Eldoret (Kenya) - 1906-1963 - images
 * 1906-1964 - South Africa, Reformed Church Records, 1856-1988 - images - contains baptism records from Eldoret
 * 1908-1965 - Parish registers, 1908-1965 - images
 * 1949-1975 - Kenya, Vergenoeg, church records - images
 * The Anglican Church of Kenya

Historical Background / Introduction / Coverage

 * Anglican Cathedral at Mombasa licensed to perform marriages from 31 May 1905
 * Roman Catholic Chapel of the Roman Catholic Mission of Our Lady of Victories at Lyoki, Kyambu district licensed for marriages before 12 January 1920.

Baptism
Information in baptism registers may include:
 * Date and place of baptism
 * Name of the minister
 * Name of the child
 * Date of birth
 * Names of parents, including maiden name of mother
 * Witnesses

Marriage
Information in marriage registers may include:
 * Full names and race of bride and groom
 * Date and place of marriage
 * Groom's age, country of birth, occupation, and residence
 * Bride's age, country of birth, occupation, and residence
 * Name of person giving consent to the marriage
 * Name of person solemnizing the marriage

Membership
Information in membership records may include:
 * Full name of member
 * Date of birth
 * Date they joined
 * Where they joined
 * Pastor that oversaw joining