[2018] KEHC 6430 (KLR)

[2018] KEHC 6430 (KLR)

The court found that the applicant had complied with all statutory requirements for adoption under the Children Act, 2001. The child, Baby F C a.k.a. F M, was abandoned and declared free for adoption by a registered adoption society. The applicant was assessed by the Kenya Children's Homes Adoption Society and the...

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Citation
[2018] KEHC 6430 (KLR)
Parties
Applicant: R N K
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Nakuru
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
Adoption Cause 17 of 2016
Procedural Posture
Adoption Cause / Judgment
Outcome
application allowed
Judges
AG Ndung'u
Legal Topics
Adoption of Children, Child Welfare, Best Interests of Child
Source Language
en
Family and Children Adoption of Children Child Welfare Best Interests of Child

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Parties

R N K

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Adoption Cause / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant meets the legal requirements to adopt the minor.
  2. 2 Whether the adoption is in the best interests of the child.
  3. 3 Whether due process and statutory procedures for adoption have been followed.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the applicant had complied with all statutory requirements for adoption under the Children Act, 2001. The child, Baby F C a.k.a. F M, was abandoned and declared free for adoption by a registered adoption society. The applicant was assessed by the Kenya Children's Homes Adoption Society and the Children's Department, both of which confirmed her suitability, financial stability, and capacity to provide for the child. The Guardian ad litem and the Children's Officer filed favorable reports. No objections were raised. The court determined that the adoption would serve the best interests of the child, providing her with a stable family environment and opportunities for...

Court Disposition

application allowed

Orders

  • The applicant is authorized to adopt F C a.k.a. F M, a minor.
  • The Registrar General shall make appropriate entries in the adopted Children's register in respect of the minor, F C a.k.a. F M.