You may need services of a lawyer to effect the desired change through the use of a legal document called a deed poll. With a deed poll, you can change your forenames and/or surname, add names, remove names or rearrange your existing names. If a married person makes an application for a change of name, then their spouse has to give consent to the proposed change of name. The registrar shall after registration advertised in the Kenya Gazette as a notification to the public of the change of name. The registrar may refuse to accept a change of name, if;ALSO READ: 'Come we stay' is proof of marriage, court rules1.

Source: Standard Digital July 28, 2018 21:22 UTC