In re Baby A (Adoption Cause E260 of 2024) [2025] KEHC 18474 (KLR) (Family) (16 December 2025) (Ruling)

The current guardian ad litem is unable to continue, and the proposed guardian is suitable and has consented. Substitution serves the best interests of the child.

Citation: [2025] KEHC 18474 (KLR)
Parties: Applicant: Vincent Bosire Maroro; Applicant: Everlyne Nyasuguta Omwando; Subject Child: Baby Abel; Proposed Guardian Ad Litem: Jackline Anyango Apondo; Outgoing Guardian Ad Litem: Esther Kathomi Martin; Outgoing Guardian Ad Litem: Martin Kamau
Court: High Court
Jurisdiction: Kenya
Judgment Date: 16 December 2025
Case Number: Adoption Cause E260 of 2024
Procedural Posture: Adoption Cause / Ruling on Substitution of Guardian Ad Litem
Outcome: application allowed
Legal Topics: Adoption, Guardian Ad Litem, Children's Best Interests
Source Language: English

Family Law Child Law Adoption Guardian Ad Litem Children's Best Interests

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Parties

Vincent Bosire Maroro

Applicant

Everlyne Nyasuguta Omwando

Applicant

Baby Abel

Subject Child

Jackline Anyango Apondo

Proposed Guardian Ad Litem

Esther Kathomi Martin

Outgoing Guardian Ad Litem

Martin Kamau

Outgoing Guardian Ad Litem

Procedural Posture

Adoption Cause / Ruling on Substitution of Guardian Ad Litem

Legal Issues

1 Whether Jackline Anyango Apondo should be appointed as the new guardian ad litem for Baby Abel in place of Esther Kathomi Martin

Ratio Decidendi

The current guardian ad litem is unable to continue, and the proposed guardian is suitable and has consented. Substitution serves the best interests of the child.

Court Disposition

application allowed

Orders

Jackline Anyango Apondo is appointed as the new guardian ad litem for Baby Abel in place of Esther Kathomi Martin.
Costs in the cause.