Kenya Case Law

In re VJL (Minor)

In re VJL (Minor) [2025] KEHC 8619 (KLR)

Court

High Court

Case number

Adoption Cause E001 of 2025

Judge

RN Nyakundi

The court found that the applicants, RKE and TLA, had demonstrated a sustained commitment to the welfare of the minor, VJL, by providing for her needs over a significant period. The biological parents, VJC and RK, gave unequivocal consent to the guardianship due to their inability to provide adequate care, motivated by the best interests of their child. The Directorate of Children.s report confirmed the applicants. suitability and recommended the grant of guardianship. Applying the principles of the Children.s Act 2022 and the constitutional imperative to prioritize the best interests of the…

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• Guardianship Of Minors
• Best Interests Of Child
• Parental Consent
• Children Rights
• Welfare Of Child

CWK v JM

CWK v JM [2025] KEHC 6985 (KLR)

Court

High Court

Case number

Family Miscellaneous Civil Case E005 of 2024

Judge

LN Mutende

The High Court at Nyahururu granted a grandmother custody and guardianship of two minors after finding their father had not taken up parental responsibility.

• Guardianship Of Minors
• Custody Orders
• Parental Responsibility
• Best Interests Of Child
• Guardianship-of-minors
• Custody-orders

In re BM

In re BM [2025] KEHC 4788 (KLR)

Court

High Court

Case number

Adoption Cause E001 of 2024

Judge

CM Kariuki

The High Court at Narok maintained prior consent orders on the minor’s guardianship and holiday-sharing arrangements, with a limited adjustment on school enrolment and enforcement.

• Guardianship Of Minors
• Best Interests Of Child
• Child Custody Arrangements
• Guardianship-of-minors
• Best-interests-of-child
• Child-custody-arrangements

In re TSA (Minor)

In re TSA (Minor) [2025] KEHC 3627 (KLR)

Court

High Court

Case number

Miscellaneous Application E007 of 2024

Judge

OA Sewe

The High Court at Homa Bay appointed the applicant as guardian of a minor, finding the unopposed application merited and aligned with the child’s welfare.

• Guardianship Of Minors
• Appointment Of Guardian
• Child Welfare
• Custody Of Orphans
• Guardianship-of-minors
• Child-welfare

In re TSA (Minor)

In re TSA (Minor) [2025] KEHC 2600 (KLR)

Court

High Court

Case number

Miscellaneous Application 227 of 2023

Judge

OA Sewe

The High Court at Homa Bay appointed the applicant as guardian of a minor, finding the unopposed application merited and in the child’s best interests.

• Guardianship Of Minors
• Appointment Of Guardian
• Child Welfare
• Custody Of Orphans
• Guardianship-of-minors
• Child-welfare

J - NGNJA v DO & another

J - NGNJA v DO & another [2024] KEHC 7599 (KLR)

Court

High Court

Case number

Family Appeal E002 of 2024

Judge

RE Aburili

The court held that while the appellant demonstrated a longstanding relationship and support for the minors, and the parents were unable to care for them, the law does not permit removal of children from their parents solely for reasons of poverty or to access better education abroad. The Children’s Act prioritizes family-based care and only allows separation where it is in the best interests of the child. The trial magistrate was correct in refusing to grant guardianship for the purpose of travel out of the country, but erred in not appointing the appellant as guardian generally. The court t…

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• Guardianship Of Minors
• Children In Need Of Care
• Parental Responsibility
• International Travel With Minors

In re Estate of Florence Ongoche - Deceased

In re Estate of Florence Ongoche - Deceased [2024] KEHC 6913 (KLR)

Court

High Court

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause 204 of 2003

Judge

MS Shariff

The High Court at Kisumu dismissed a 2003 application to appoint a guardian ad litem, finding it had lapsed after the minor attained majority.

• Guardianship Of Minors
• Lapse Of Applications Due To Time
• Letters Of Administration
• Guardianship-of-minors
• Lapse-of-applications-due-to-time
• Letters-of-administration

In re Baby CAN

In re Baby CAN [2024] KEHC 338 (KLR)

Court

High Court

Case number

Family Appeal E012 of 2022

Judge

HK Chemitei

The High Court allowed a family appeal, set aside the dismissal of a guardianship Originating Summons, and ordered a fresh hearing before a different magistrate.

• Guardianship Of Minors
• Best Interests Of Child
• Fair Hearing Rights
• Guardianship-of-minors
• Fair-hearing
• Originating-summons

In re GC

In re GC [2023] KEHC 26366 (KLR)

Court

High Court

Case number

Miscellaneous Civil Case E010 of 2023

Judge

JR Karanja

The High Court at Kapsabet granted an ex parte application appointing BKT as legal guardian of his minor sibling GC after finding the Children Act requirements satisfied.

• Guardianship Of Minors
• Custody And Maintenance
• Parental Responsibility
• Care And Protection Of Children
• Guardianship-of-minors
• Children-act

In re Application for Guardianship of FM, DM & BK (Minors)

In re Application for Guardianship of FM, DM & BK (Minors) [2023] KEHC 25776 (KLR)

Court

High Court

Case number

Guardianship Cause E002 of 2023

Judge

TW Cherere

The High Court at Meru dismissed an application for guardianship of three minors, finding the applicant had not proved custody, parental responsibility, or that guardianship served the children’s best interests.

• Guardianship Of Minors
• Parental Responsibility
• Custody Disputes
• Guardianship-of-minors
• Parental-responsibility
• Custody-disputes