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The court found merit in the originating summons because the guardian ad litem and Children’s Department reports were positive, the court had interviewed the applicants online and was satisfied that they understood their responsibilities, and the record supported the adoption orders sought. The application was...
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- Citation
- [2026] KEHC 11857 (KLR)
- Parties
- 1st Applicant: DNM; 2nd Applicant: FKN; Minor / Subject of Adoption Cause: Baby B alias Baby DP; Proposed Legal Guardian: FN; Proposed Legal Guardian: JWN; Guardian Ad Litem: MSK
- Court
- High Court
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- Adoption Cause E037 of 2026
- Procedural Posture
- Adoption Cause / Judgment
- Outcome
- Application allowed as prayed.
- Judges
- ["HK Chemitei"]
- Legal Topics
- Dispensing With Biological Parents' Consent, Adoption Order, Change of Name, Appointment of Legal Guardians, Registration of Adopted Child, Citizenship of Adopted Child
- Source Language
- en
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Parties
DNM
1st Applicant
FKN
2nd Applicant
Baby B alias Baby DP
Minor / Subject of Adoption Cause
FN
Proposed Legal Guardian
JWN
Proposed Legal Guardian
MSK
Guardian Ad Litem
Procedural Posture
Adoption Cause / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the consent of the biological parents should be dispensed with.
- 2 Whether the applicants should be authorised to adopt the minor.
- 3 Whether the minor's name should be changed.
Ratio Decidendi
The court found merit in the originating summons because the guardian ad litem and Children’s Department reports were positive, the court had interviewed the applicants online and was satisfied that they understood their responsibilities, and the record supported the adoption orders sought. The application was therefore allowed in full and the guardian ad litem discharged.
Court Disposition
Application allowed as prayed.
Orders
- Consent of the baby’s biological parents dispensed with.
- DNM and FKN authorised to adopt the minor baby.
Full Case Text
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In re Baby B alias Baby DP (Adoption Cause E037 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 11857 (KLR) (Family) (30 July 2026) (Judgment) Neutral citation: [2026] KEHC 11857 (KLR) Republic of Kenya In the High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts) Family Adoption Cause E037 of 2026 HK Chemitei, J July 30, 2026 IN THE MATTER OF BABY B alias BABY DP In the matter of DNM 1st Applicant FKN 2nd Applicant Judgment 1.The application dated 12th January 2026 seeks orders that:(a)The consent of the baby’s biological parents be dispensed with.(b)DNM and FKN be authorised to adopt the minor baby(c)The name Baby B alias DP be changed to AMN.(d)FN and JWN be appointed as legal guardians.(e)The Registrar General be directed to enter the new names of the child in the Adopted Children’s Register.(f)The baby AMN be considered a Kenyan citizen. 2.The application is based on the statements and affidavits in support of even date. 3.The Court on 16th April 2026 appointed guardian ad litem and directed that a report be prepared by the Children’s Department. The same dated 15th May 2026 is on record and I find it positive. 4.On 2nd July 2026 the parties appeared online and the Court was able to interview them and they appreciated their responsibilities. 5.In the premises I find merit in the Originating summons as supported by the paper trail on record. 6.The same is allowed as prayed and MSK is hereby discharged as guardian ad litem. 7.Costs in the cause. DATED SIGNED AND DELIVERED VIA VIDEO LINK AT NAIROBI THIS 30TH DAY OF JULY, 2026.H.K. CHEMITEIJUDGE, FCIArb.