[2022] KEHC 16450 (KLR)

[2022] KEHC 16450 (KLR)

The court found that the applicant had complied with all statutory requirements for adoption as set out in the Children Act and that the adoption was in the best interests of Baby JZ. The court relied on the pleadings and the positive report from the Assistant Director Children Services, Narok County, which...

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Citation
[2022] KEHC 16450 (KLR)
Parties
Applicant: MSM
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Nakuru
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
Adoption Cause E004 of 2021
Procedural Posture
Adoption Cause / Ruling
Outcome
application allowed
Judges
HK Chemitei
Legal Topics
Adoption Procedure, Child Welfare
Source Language
en
Family and Children Adoption Procedure Child Welfare

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Parties

MSM

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Adoption Cause / Ruling

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant has met the legal requirements for adoption of Baby JZ.
  2. 2 Whether the adoption is in the best interests of the child.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the applicant had complied with all statutory requirements for adoption as set out in the Children Act and that the adoption was in the best interests of Baby JZ. The court relied on the pleadings and the positive report from the Assistant Director Children Services, Narok County, which confirmed the suitability of the applicant and the welfare of the child. Accordingly, the application was found to be meritorious and was allowed as prayed in prayers (4) and (5) of the originating summons.

Court Disposition

application allowed

Orders

  • The application for adoption of Baby JZ by MSM is allowed in terms of prayers (4) and (5) of the originating summons.
  • Costs in the cause.