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In re Adoption of Baby EMK [2025] KEHC 9243 (KLR)
High Court upheld an adoption of an abandoned child, found the applicant suitable, declared the child a Kenyan citizen by birth, and appointed a legal guardian.
In re BK (Baby) [2025] KEHC 9706 (KLR)
The High Court granted a local adoption application for an abandoned child after finding the applicants suitable and the adoption to be in the child’s best interests.
In re J alias JJ (Baby [2025] KEHC 9707 (KLR)
The High Court at Nairobi granted a local adoption, authorizing ENK and JNM to adopt abandoned Baby JJ after finding the adoption was in the child’s best interests.
In re LZ alias EK [2025] KEHC 9792 (KLR)
The High Court granted JOK’s adoption application for an abandoned child, finding the adoption satisfied statutory requirements and the child’s best interests.
In re WA (Child) [2025] KEHC 9041 (KLR)
The High Court at Machakos granted a single applicant’s adoption of an abandoned child after finding statutory requirements met and the adoption in the child’s best interests.
In re Baby B alias EOA [2025] KEHC 9797 (KLR)
The High Court granted a local adoption after finding the child abandoned, the applicants suitable, and the adoption in the child’s best interests.
In re TB (Baby) [2025] KEHC 8780 (KLR)
The court found that the applicants satisfied all statutory requirements for adoption under the Children Act, 2022, including age, marital status, and the requisite age difference with the child. The child, having been abandoned and declared free for adoption, had no traceable relatives, and all statutory reports recommended the adoption. The court emphasized the best interests of the child, noting the applicants' ability to provide a stable, loving environment and the child’s integration into their family. The court also held that the child is presumed a Kenyan citizen by birth under Article…
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In re Baby Boy alias IB (The Child) [2025] KEHC 8316 (KLR)
The court found that the applicant fulfilled all statutory requirements for local adoption under the Children Act, 2022, including age, capacity, and suitability. The child, abandoned at birth and unclaimed despite police and administrative efforts, qualifies for adoption without parental consent. Statutory reports from the Children’s Officer, guardian ad litem, and adoption agency unanimously recommended the adoption, confirming the applicant’s ability to provide a stable, loving, and supportive environment. The court emphasized the best interests of the child as the guiding principle, notin…
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In re Abandoned Baby alias Baby EP alias EH alias Baby EK (The Child) [2025] KEHC 8485 (KLR)
The High Court granted a local adoption of an abandoned child, ordered a new name and birth details, presumed Kenyan citizenship, and appointed a legal guardian.
In re Baby AM [2025] KEHC 8909 (KLR)
The High Court allowed a local adoption where a 13-year-old abandoned child was declared free for adoption, the applicant met statutory requirements, and the child’s best interests were served.
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