[2004] KEHC 2686 (KLR)
The court found that the applicant, being the child's maternal aunt and primary supporter, had fulfilled all statutory requirements for adoption under the Children Act 2001. The biological mother had given informed and voluntary consent, understanding the legal consequences. The Child Welfare Society's report...
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- Citation
- [2004] KEHC 2686 (KLR)
- Parties
- Applicant: Nancy Wathiha Njuki; Respondent: EM (Infant)
- Court
- High Court
- Court Station
- High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts)
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- ? 138 of 2003
- Procedural Posture
- Adoption Cause / Judgment
- Outcome
- Application for adoption granted.
- Legal Topics
- Adoption of Children, Consent of Biological Parent, Welfare of Child
- Source Language
- en
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Parties
Nancy Wathiha Njuki
Applicant
EM (Infant)
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Adoption Cause / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the applicant meets the legal requirements for adoption under the Children Act 2001.
- 2 Whether the consent of the biological mother is valid and informed.
- 3 Whether the adoption is in the best interests of the child.
Ratio Decidendi
The court found that the applicant, being the child's maternal aunt and primary supporter, had fulfilled all statutory requirements for adoption under the Children Act 2001. The biological mother had given informed and voluntary consent, understanding the legal consequences. The Child Welfare Society's report recommended the applicant as a fit person, and the court was satisfied that the adoption would serve the best interests of the child, including access to opportunities abroad. Accordingly, the adoption order was granted.
Court Disposition
Application for adoption granted.
Orders
- Nancy Wathiha Njuki is authorized to adopt EM.
Full Case Text
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12 paragraphs
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI
ADOPTION CAUSE NO. 138 OF 2003
In the matter of Adoption of infants Act Cap. 143
In the matter of Adoption of infants Act Cap. 143
EM (INFANT)
JUDGMENT
In this Originating Summons the Applicant has sought for an order authorizing her to adopt the infant herein. The Applicant is related to the infant. She is the sister to the infant’s mother. The infant is aged Ten years old, she has been receiving financial support from the Applicant. This is an adoption within a Family.
The Applicant is a single woman. She has been running her own Veterinary Clinic in Kitale Town until sometimes late 2003 when she won a green card that has enabled her to live and work in U.S.A. for unlimited period of time. The infant’s mother was married as a second wife, the husband died and she returned to her parent’s home. She has another child aged thre years. The mother of the infant has duly given her consent. The Applicant has all along been supporting this child with her education. She together with her other cousins have been visiting the Applicant during school holidays. The Applicant would now wish to adopt the child so that she can enjoy certain opportunities and privileges with the Applicant in the U.S.A that the Applicant shall be entitled to as a U.S. citizen.
I have considered this Application, the report by the Child Welfare Society and all the matters provided for under the Children Act 2001 especially the Affidavit by the natural mother of the infant CWN sworn on 16/12/03 and I am satisfied that the Applicant has fulfilled all the conditions set out therein. The Biological mother has given her consent, and understands the consequences of an Adoption Order.
The Applicant has been recommended as a fit person to Adopt the infant herein. She has bonded well with the infant. I accordingly grant the application and allow Nancy Wathiha Njuki to adopt EM.
Orders accordingly. Judgment read and signed on 30/1/04. M. KOOME JUDGE