In re S alias Unknown (Adoption Cause E161 of 2022) [2026] KEHC 4534 (KLR) (Family) (9 April 2026) (Judgment)

In re S alias Unknown (Adoption Cause E161 of 2022) [2026] KEHC 4534 (KLR) (Family) (9 April 2026) (Judgment)

The adoption is granted because it is in the best interests of the child, the applicant meets all legal requirements, and the child is entitled to Kenyan citizenship by birth.

Citation
[2026] KEHC 4534 (KLR)
Parties
Applicant: ZI; Subject Child: Baby S aka AUB aka TC aka SMJ; Proposed Legal Guardian: JMN; Proposed Legal Guardian: MNK; Guardian Ad Litem: Thomas Mbithi Mwathi
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Judgment Date
9 April 2026
Case Number
Adoption Cause E161 of 2022
Procedural Posture
Adoption Cause / Judgment
Outcome
application allowed
Legal Topics
Adoption, Best Interests of the Child, Parental Rights, Citizenship
Source Language
English
Family Law Child Law Adoption Best Interests of the Child Parental Rights Citizenship

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Parties

ZI

Applicant

Baby S aka AUB aka TC aka SMJ

Subject Child

JMN

Proposed Legal Guardian

MNK

Proposed Legal Guardian

Thomas Mbithi Mwathi

Guardian Ad Litem

Procedural Posture

Adoption Cause / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant ZI should be authorized to adopt Baby S aka AUB aka TC
  2. 2 Whether the child should be declared a Kenyan citizen by birth
  3. 3 Whether JMN and MNK should be appointed as legal guardians

Ratio Decidendi

The adoption is granted because it is in the best interests of the child, the applicant meets all legal requirements, and the child is entitled to Kenyan citizenship by birth.

Court Disposition

application allowed

Orders

  • ZI authorized to adopt Baby S aka AUB aka TC
  • Upon adoption, child shall be known as SMJ