Kamala Harris is not Kenyan.

She was born in Oakland, California, on October 20,

1964. Her father, Donald Harris, is an economist from Jamaica, and her mother,
Shyamala Gopalan, was a scientist from India. Harris has no Kenyan ancestry.

However, Harris has spoken about her pride in her Jamaican and Indian heritage. In a
2020 interview, she said, "I'm a proud American. I'm also proud of my Jamaican and
Indian heritage. I think it's important to be proud of who you are and where you come
from."

Harris's heritage has been the subject of some scrutiny. In 2020, some people
questioned whether she was eligible to be Vice President, arguing that she was not a
"natural born citizen" of the United States. However, Harris has released her birth
certificate, which shows that she was born in Oakland.

Harris's heritage has also been the subject of some praise. In 2020, many people
applauded her for making history as the first Black woman and the first Asian American
woman to be elected Vice President of the United States.

Harris has said that her heritage is an important part of her identity. She has said that it
has shaped her values and her commitment to fighting for justice and equality.