diff --git a/arch/arm/Kconfig b/arch/arm/Kconfig
index 50d9f3e..68f2006 100644
--- a/arch/arm/Kconfig
+++ b/arch/arm/Kconfig
@@ -308,6 +308,7 @@
 
 config ARCH_KS8695
 	bool "Micrel/Kendin KS8695"
+	select GENERIC_GPIO
 	help
 	  Support for Micrel/Kendin KS8695 "Centaur" (ARM922T) based
 	  System-on-Chip devices.