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Family law [2026] KEHC 12907 (KLR)

RIAS v DMK (Adoption Cause 4 of 2020)

RIAS v DMK (Adoption Cause 4 of 2020) [2026] KEHC 12907 (KLR) (5 August 2026) (Ruling)

Court
High Court
Case number
Adoption Cause 4 of 2020
Judge
["HM Nyaga"]

The application failed because section 190 of the Children Act does not permit revocation of an adoption order on the basis advanced by the applicant. The alleged post-adoption psychiatric condition of the respondent, without proof of fraud, procedural irregularity, mistake, or any statutory ground for review, was insufficient to undo a valid adoption. Revocation would be more prejudicial to the child than beneficial, so the court preserved the adoption arrangement subject to monitoring, treatment, and supervised access.

Source excerpt

  • Revocation of adoption order
  • Best interests of the child
  • Parental mental health and capacity
  • Child protection and care orders
  • Supervised access
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Family law [2026] KEHC 12524 (KLR)

In re TI alias SG alias SGM (Minor) (Adoption Cause E001 of 2024)

In re TI alias SG alias SGM (Minor) (Adoption Cause E001 of 2024) [2026] KEHC 12524 (KLR) (31 July 2026) (Judgment)

Court
High Court
Case number
Adoption Cause E001 of 2024
Judge
["MA Odero"]

The court found that the child had been duly declared free for adoption, all necessary consents had been obtained, the applicant was financially and socially suitable, the child had bonded with the applicant after living with her for ten years, and the adoption would promote the child’s best interests; the court therefore allowed the adoption and appointed the proposed legal guardian.

Source excerpt

  • Best interests of the child
  • Consent to adoption
  • Suitability of adoptive parent
  • Legal guardianship
  • Adoption order
  • Child welfare
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Family law [2026] KEHC 12370 (KLR)

In re JM (Baby) (Adoption Cause E033 of 2025)

In re JM (Baby) (Adoption Cause E033 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 12370 (KLR) (31 July 2026) (Judgment)

Court
High Court
Case number
Adoption Cause E033 of 2025
Judge
["JWW Mong'are"]

The court found that the applicants satisfied the statutory requirements for local adoption, the child had bonded with them, the reports from children services and Child Welfare Society of Kenya supported the application, and the adoption was in the child’s best interests. On that basis, the court granted the adoption and all consequential orders, including citizenship presumption and registration directions.

Source excerpt

  • Local adoption
  • Best interests of the child
  • Presumed citizenship by birth
  • Discharge of guardian ad litem
  • Appointment of legal guardian
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Family law [2026] KEHC 11834 (KLR)

In re NKM (A Minor) (Adoption Cause E099 of 2026)

In re NKM (A Minor) (Adoption Cause E099 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 11834 (KLR) (Family) (30 July 2026) (Judgment)

Court
High Court
Case number
Adoption Cause E099 of 2026
Judge
["HK Chemitei"]

The court was satisfied from the paper trail, the Children’s Department report, and the interviews with the parties that the kinship adoption was proper, and therefore allowed the Originating Summons, granted the adoption-related orders, and discharged the guardian ad litem.

Source excerpt

  • Kinship adoption
  • Appointment of legal guardians
  • Presumption of kenyan birth
  • Discharge of guardian ad litem
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Family law [2026] KEHC 11777 (KLR)

In re Baby JWM (Minor)

In re Baby JWM (Minor) (Miscellaneous Application E023 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 11777 (KLR) (Family) (30 July 2026) (Ruling)

Court
High Court
Case number
Miscellaneous Application E023 of 2026
Judge
["H Namisi"]

The Court held that despite technically defective email service, it could proceed in the interests of justice because the 3rd Respondent could not be located and the DNA evidence conclusively proved the 1st Applicant was the biological father. The birth record therefore contained untrue and misleading information, which the Court had constitutional power under Article 35(2) to order corrected. The requested changes also served the minor's best interests under Article 53.

Source excerpt

  • Paternity determination
  • Birth certificate rectification
  • Dna evidence
  • Electronic service
  • Best interests of the child
  • Correction of untrue information
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Family law [2026] KEHC 11857 (KLR)

In re Baby B alias Baby DP (Adoption Cause E037 of 2026)

In re Baby B alias Baby DP (Adoption Cause E037 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 11857 (KLR) (Family) (30 July 2026) (Judgment)

Court
High Court
Case number
Adoption Cause E037 of 2026
Judge
["HK Chemitei"]

The court found merit in the originating summons because the guardian ad litem and Children’s Department reports were positive, the court had interviewed the applicants online and was satisfied that they understood their responsibilities, and the record supported the adoption orders sought. The application was therefore allowed in full and the guardian ad litem discharged.

Source excerpt

  • Dispensing with biological parents' consent
  • Adoption order
  • Change of name
  • Appointment of legal guardians
  • Registration of adopted child
  • Citizenship of adopted child
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Family law [2026] KEHC 12660 (KLR)

In re DB (A Minor) (Adoption Cause E068 of 2026)

In re DB (A Minor) (Adoption Cause E068 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 12660 (KLR) (Family) (30 July 2026) (Judgment)

Court
High Court
Case number
Adoption Cause E068 of 2026
Judge
["CJ Kendagor"]

The Court found that the Applicant was a suitable Kenyan single adopter, the Child had been abandoned and lawfully declared free for adoption, the guardian ad litem and county social welfare reports were positive, and the Child’s welfare would be promoted by the adoption. Applying the constitutional and statutory best-interests test, the Court held that adoption should be granted.

Source excerpt

  • Single female local adoption
  • Best interests of the child
  • Abandoned child
  • Guardian ad litem report
  • Appointment of legal guardian
  • Citizenship of found child
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Family law [2026] KEHC 12067 (KLR)

In re JN (Minor) (Adoption Cause E100 of 2026)

In re JN (Minor) (Adoption Cause E100 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 12067 (KLR) (Family) (30 July 2026) (Judgment)

Court
High Court
Case number
Adoption Cause E100 of 2026
Judge
["HK Chemitei"]

The court found the application merited because the documentary record, the positive Children Department report, and the interviews with the applicants and proposed legal guardians satisfied it that the adoption served the minor's welfare and that all requested ancillary orders were justified.

Source excerpt

  • Application for adoption order
  • Appointment of legal guardians
  • Declaration that child was born in kenya
  • Discharge of guardian ad litem
  • Consideration of social inquiry report
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Family law [2026] KEHC 11864 (KLR)

In re AB (Minor) (Adoption Cause E329 of 2025)

In re AB (Minor) (Adoption Cause E329 of 2025) [2026] KEHC 11864 (KLR) (Family) (30 July 2026) (Judgment)

Court
High Court
Case number
Adoption Cause E329 of 2025
Judge
["H Namisi"]

The court found that the child had been abandoned as a neonate, exhaustive tracing efforts had failed, and the statutory conditions for dispensing with parental consent were met. The Applicant was proved fit and suitable, and adoption by her best served the child’s welfare. The court therefore allowed the adoption and issued the consequential orders.

Source excerpt

  • Kinship adoption
  • Dispensation of parental consent
  • Best interests of the child
  • Abandoned child
  • Legal guardianship
  • Adopted children’s register
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Family law [2026] KEHC 12046 (KLR)

In re AT (Adoption Cause E036 of 2026)

In re AT (Adoption Cause E036 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 12046 (KLR) (Family) (30 July 2026) (Judgment)

Court
High Court
Case number
Adoption Cause E036 of 2026
Judge
["HK Chemitei"]

The court found the summons meritorious because the supporting record, including the Children’s Department report and the parties’ appearance and examination, was positive and showed appreciation of responsibilities towards the minor; the application was therefore allowed as prayed.

Source excerpt

  • Adoption of a minor
  • Change of child's name
  • Entry in adopted children’s register
  • Birth certificate issuance
  • Presumption of kenyan citizenship by birth
  • Appointment of legal guardian
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