[2009] KEHC 2188 (KLR)
The court found, upon inquiry, that James Karimi Gikingo is suffering from a mental disorder to such an extent as to be incapable of managing his affairs, though he is capable of managing himself and is not a danger to himself or others. Given these findings, and in the absence of any evidence to the contrary, the...
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- Citation
- [2009] KEHC 2188 (KLR)
- Parties
- Applicant: Winfred Njeri Mwai; Respondent: James Karimi Gikingo
- Court
- High Court
- Court Station
- High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts)
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- Election Petition 400 of 2009
- Procedural Posture
- Election Petition / Ruling on Mental Health Inquiry and Guardianship Application
- Outcome
- Guardianship granted; applicant appointed as guardian of respondent and authorized to manage his estate.
- Legal Topics
- Mental Capacity, Guardianship, Estate Management
- Source Language
- en
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Parties
Winfred Njeri Mwai
Applicant
James Karimi Gikingo
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Election Petition / Ruling on Mental Health Inquiry and Guardianship Application
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether James Karimi Gikingo is suffering from a mental disorder to such an extent as to be incapable of managing his affairs.
- 2 Whether the applicant should be appointed as guardian to manage the estate and affairs of James Karimi Gikingo.
Ratio Decidendi
The court found, upon inquiry, that James Karimi Gikingo is suffering from a mental disorder to such an extent as to be incapable of managing his affairs, though he is capable of managing himself and is not a danger to himself or others. Given these findings, and in the absence of any evidence to the contrary, the court determined that it was necessary and appropriate to appoint his wife, Winfred Njeri Mwai, as guardian to manage his estate. The appointment was made to ensure proper provision for his maintenance and that of his dependents, in accordance with the Mental Health Act. The court further authorized the guardian to access his salary and income, and to manage his estate until...
Court Disposition
Guardianship granted; applicant appointed as guardian of respondent and authorized to manage his estate.
Orders
- The Petitioner, Winfred Njeri Mwai, is appointed guardian of her husband, James Karimi Gikingo.
- The Petitioner is authorized to have full access to the salary and any other income of James Karimi Gikingo.
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REPUBLIC OF KENYA
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA
AT NAIROBI (MILIMANI LAW COURTS)
ELECTION PETITION 400 OF 2009
IN THE MATTER OF THE MENTAL HEALTH ACT,
CAP 248 OF THE LAWS OF KENYA
AND
IN THE MATTER OF JAMES KARIMI GIKINGO
AND
IN THE MATTER OF A PETITION BY
WINFRED NJERI MWAI .......................................PETITIONER
R U L I N G
Upon inquiry that I conducted yesterday, 4th June 2009, I find that JAMES KARIMI GIKINGO, the Petitioner’s husband herein to whom this inquiry relates, is suffering from mental disorder to such an extent as to be incapable of managing his affairs. I further find that he is capable of managing himself, and is not dangerous to himself or to others, nor likely to act in a manner offensive to public decency.
In the circumstances, I will make the following orders for the management of the estate of the said JAMES KARIMI GIKINGO for proper provision for his own maintenance and for the maintenance of his wife (the Petitioner) and his two youngest children who are still dependent on him.
1. The Petitioner, WINFRED NJERI MWAI, is hereby appointed the guardian of her husband, JAMES KARIMI GIKINGO.
2. As such guardian the Petitioner is hereby authorised to have full access, whether directly from his employer or through any bank account, to the salary and any other income of JAMES KARIMI GIKINGO.
3. The Petitioner is otherwise authorised to manage the estate of JAMES KARIMI GIKINGO until he is capable of managing his own affairs or the further order of the court.
DATED AT NAIROBI THIS 4TH DAY OF JUNE, 2009
H. P. G. WAWERU
J U D G E
DELIVERED THIS 5TH DAY OF JUNE, 2009