[2009] UGHC 75
The court found that the child, Arnold Kissekka, was abandoned and in need of care and protection. The applicants demonstrated their suitability through evidence of financial stability, responsible character, a favorable home study, and willingness to provide a loving home. The legal framework prioritizes the...
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- Citation
- [2009] UGHC 75
- Parties
- Applicant: Troup Justine Bradley; Applicant: Troup Katie Marie; Respondent: Arnold Kissekka (infant)
- Court
- High Court of Uganda
- Jurisdiction
- Uganda
- Case Number
- Family Cause No. 102 of 2009
- Procedural Posture
- Family Cause / Ruling
- Outcome
- application_granted
- Legal Topics
- Legal Guardianship, Child Welfare, Best Interests of Child
- Source Language
- en
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Parties
Troup Justine Bradley
Applicant
Troup Katie Marie
Applicant
Arnold Kissekka (infant)
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Family Cause / Ruling
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the appointment of the applicants as legal guardians is in the best interests and welfare of the child.
- 2 Whether the applicants are suitable guardians for the child.
Ratio Decidendi
The court found that the child, Arnold Kissekka, was abandoned and in need of care and protection. The applicants demonstrated their suitability through evidence of financial stability, responsible character, a favorable home study, and willingness to provide a loving home. The legal framework prioritizes the welfare and best interests of the child, and the applicants met all statutory requirements. No contrary evidence was presented. The court concluded that granting legal guardianship to the applicants is in the best interests of the child and satisfies the requirements of Ugandan law.
Court Disposition
application_granted
Orders
- The applicants are appointed legal guardians of Arnold Kissekka (infant).
- Applicants must register the order with the Registrar of Documents, Uganda Registration Service Bureau, Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Kampala.
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OGULI OUMO \par \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 RULING \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sa200\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14440058 {\f0\fs24\insrsid16021544\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 This is an application brought by Notice of Motion under section 33 of the Judicature Act, Cap 17, Section 98 of the civil Procedure Act, Cap 71, section 3 of the C\hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 hildren Act, Cap 59 in which the applicant is seeking for the following orders; \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\langfenp1033\insrsid16021544\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard\plain \s15\qj \fi-360\li720\ri0\sa200\sl360\slmult1 \widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14440058 \fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\loch\af174\hich\af174\dbch\af174\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\insrsid16021544\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 That the applicants be 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}{\f0\fs24\insrsid9834986\charrsid14440058 \par \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 The \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 grounds of the application are: \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\langfenp1033\insrsid9834986\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard\plain \s15\qj \fi-360\li720\ri0\sa200\sl360\slmult1 \widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14440058 \fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\loch\af174\hich\af174\dbch\af174\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\insrsid9834986\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 That the child is in need of proper care and protection. \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\langfenp1033\insrsid9834986\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 2.\tab}\hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 That the applicants are ready and willing to provide the child with a loving home and family. \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\langfenp1033\insrsid9834986\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 3.\tab}\hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 That the applicants are responsible persons working for gain and capable \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 of catering for the child\hich\f0 \rquote \loch\f0 s needs. \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\langfenp1033\insrsid9834986\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 4.\tab}\hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 That it is also fair, just and equitable that this application be allowed. \par }\pard\plain \qj \li0\ri0\sa200\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14440058 \fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\loch\af174\hich\af174\dbch\af174\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\insrsid9834986\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 At the hearing of the application the applicants were represented by Mr. Nicholas Opio. \par \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 The High Court has original jurisdiction in all matters}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13783345\charrsid14440058 \par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid4732742\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 Se\hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 e:}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid9834986\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 Article 139 of the Constitution}{ \b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid13783345\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 of Uganda, 1995}{\f0\fs24\insrsid9834986\charrsid14440058 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid13783345\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 Section 14 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid9834986\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 Judicature }{\f0\fs24\insrsid12402529\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 Act on}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid9834986\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 similar terms grants the same}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13783345\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 powers}{\f0\fs24\insrsid9834986\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 to the High Court. \par \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 Under section 33 of the Judicature Act, the High Court has}{\f0\fs24\insrsid12333204\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 powers to grant remedies absolutely or on such terms as it th\hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 inks fit.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid9834986\charrsid14440058 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid13783345\charrsid14440058 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid12333204\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 The High }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16068531\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 C}{\f0\fs24\insrsid12333204\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 ourt has }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid12402529\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 inherent }{\f0\fs24\insrsid12333204\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 powers to grant such remedies as are necessary in the interest of justice and to prevent the abuse of court process}{\f0\fs24\insrsid16068531\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 .}{\f0\fs24\insrsid12333204\charrsid14440058 \par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid16068531\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 See: Section 98 of the Civil Procedure Act. \par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid13783345\charrsid14440058 \par \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 Issue No. 1: - W}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid16068531\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 hether the application is for the welfa\hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 re}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid13783345\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 and in the best Interests of}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid16068531\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 the child}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid13783345\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 ? }{ \b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid16068531\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid13783345\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid16068531\charrsid14440058 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16068531\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 In making any decision concerning a }{\f0\fs24\insrsid13783345\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 child}{\f0\fs24\insrsid530300\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 , that is}{\f0\fs24\insrsid6947684\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 , anybody}{\f0\fs24\insrsid530300\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 below the age of 18 years of age}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid6947684\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 ,}{\f0\fs24\insrsid530300\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid12402529\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 his or her welfare}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid530300\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 is of paramount consideration.}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid6947684\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 \par \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 See Section 3 and para}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid12402529\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 graph}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid6947684\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 1(b) of the }{ \b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid12402529\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 first}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid6947684\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 schedule to the Children\hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 Act. \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid6947684\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 Section 2 of the Children Act defines a child as anybody below the age of 18 years. \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid11868423\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 The child her}{\f0\fs24\insrsid6947684\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 e}{\f0\fs24\insrsid11868423\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 is}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid6947684\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 5 years old \hich\f0 \endash \loch\f0 see Annextur \hich\f0 \lquote \loch\f0 B\hich\f0 \rquote \loch\f0 , letter}{\f0\fs24\insrsid11868423\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 from the Principal Medical}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13921973\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 \hich\f0 Social worker, Mulago Hospital and Annexture \'93\loch\f0 \hich\f0 D2\'94\loch\f0 his Birt \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 h Certificate. }{\f0\fs24\insrsid11868423\charrsid14440058 \par \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 According to the report from Mulago Hospital, the child was abandoned by his father on the 17/02/06, }{\f0\fs24\insrsid6947684\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 by }{\f0\fs24\insrsid11868423\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 one }{\f0\fs24\insrsid7305292\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 Ss}{\f0\fs24\insrsid11868423\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 erwada Moses after he left a note saying he was unable to look after the child, the reason he decided to abandon him in hospital. \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 On 21/02/06 radio announcements were put up calling for the }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid6947684\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 relatives but}{\f0\fs24\insrsid11868423\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 nobody has turned up to claim the child}{\f0\fs24\insrsid2108422\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 . The child was placed}{\f0\fs24\insrsid7305292\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 in the }{\f0\fs24\insrsid14444489\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 Amani}{\f0\fs24\insrsid6947684\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 B}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3549263\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 aby}{\f0\fs24\insrsid6947684\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 C}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3549263\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 ottage by the Family and Children Court at }{\f0\fs24\insrsid13921973\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 Jinja on 18}{\f0\fs24\super\insrsid13921973\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 th}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13921973\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 June 2009}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3549263\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 . }{\f0\fs24\insrsid11868423\charrsid14440058 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid14444489\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 In view of the above, court is\hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 of the view that the application}{\f0\fs24\insrsid6947684\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 ,}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid14444489\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 if granted}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13921973\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 , will}{\f0\fs24\insrsid14444489\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 be for the welfare } {\f0\fs24\insrsid6947684\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 and in the}{\f0\fs24\insrsid14444489\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 best interests of the child. \par \par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid14444489\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 Issue No. 2: whether the applicants are suitable guardians for the child? \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid14444489\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 Mr. Opi}{\f0\fs24\insrsid5180538\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 y}{\f0\fs24\insrsid14444489\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 o learned counsel for the applicants, submitted that the appli\hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 cants are American citizens, - see}{\f0\fs24\insrsid6947684\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 photocopies of their passports marked Annexture}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid13921973\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 \hich\f0 \lquote \loch\f0 A}{\f0\fs24\insrsid14444489\charrsid14440058 \loch\af0\dbch\af174\hich\f0 \rquote \loch\f0 on the court file}{\f0\fs24\insrsid6947684\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 .}{\f0\fs24\insrsid14444489\charrsid14440058 \par \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 The applicants are gainfully }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8486465\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 employed;}{\f0\fs24\insrsid6947684\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 the first}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid14444489\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8486465\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 applicant}{\f0\fs24\insrsid14819155\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 with}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid13921973\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 Mifflinburg}{\f0\fs24\insrsid6947684\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 Bank }{\f0\fs24\insrsid13921973\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 and Trust }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid14819155\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 Company }{\f0\fs24\insrsid6947684\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 as a C}{\f0\fs24\insrsid14444489\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 ommunity }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid14819155\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 Office Manager}{\f0\fs24\insrsid14444489\charrsid14440058 \loch\af0\dbch\af174\hich\f0 \endash \loch\f0 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid14819155\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 See }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid8486465\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 A}{\f0\fs24\insrsid14444489\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 nnexture }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8486465\charrsid14440058 \loch\af0\dbch\af174\hich\f0 \lquote }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid13921973\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 H}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8486465\charrsid14440058 \loch\af0\dbch\af174\hich\f0 \rquote }{\f0\fs24\insrsid14819155\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 , }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid8486465\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 and the second applicant is employed as}{\f0\fs24\insrsid14819155\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 a Receptionist with Sholley Insurance Agency-see letter from her employer on the court file.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid14444489\charrsid14440058 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8486465\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 Mr. Opi}{\f0\fs24\insrsid5180538\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 y}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8486465\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 o contended that the applicants have und}{\f0\fs24\insrsid6947684\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 ergone a home study in their home}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8486465\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 country carried out by }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid3539345\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 A}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8486465\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 doption Associate\hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 s and }{\f0\fs24\insrsid6947684\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 have }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8486465\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 been found suitable to act as guardians. }{\f0\fs24\insrsid6947684\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 See }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid8486465\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 Annexture \hich\f0 \lquote \loch\f0 F\hich\f0 \rquote \loch\f0 . \par \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 The applicants are a married couple - see }{\f0\fs24\insrsid13307499\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 a }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8486465\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 copy of }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid14819155\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 their marriage}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8486465\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 certificate on the court file}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13307499\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 , marked as }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8486465\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 Annexture \hich\f0 \lquote \loch\f0 A\hich\f0 \rquote }{\f0\fs24\insrsid14819155\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 .}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid8486465\charrsid14440058 \par \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 The applicants applied for and were granted a care order on t\hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 he 13}{\f0\fs24\super\insrsid8486465\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 th}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8486465\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 November, 2006 \hich\f0 \endash }{\f0\fs24\insrsid14819155\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 See Annexture \hich\f0 \lquote \loch\f0 C\hich\f0 \rquote \loch\f0 on the court file.}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid8486465\charrsid14440058 \par \par \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 The applicants have}{\f0\fs24\insrsid7881500\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8486465\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 no criminal record \hich\f0 \endash \loch\f0 see report of the Home study attached on the court file. \par \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 The applicants are willing and ready to provide the child with a loving home and family. \par \par \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 In v\hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 iew of the above, court is satisfied that the applicants are suitable guardians for the child. \par \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 Consequently, the application is granted. The applicants are appointed legal guardians of Arnold Kiseka (infant) in the following terms and cond}{\f0\fs24\insrsid6123342\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 i}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid8486465\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 tions. \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\langfenp1033\insrsid8486465\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard\plain \s15\qj \fi-360\li720\ri0\sa200\sl360\slmult1 \widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14440058 \fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\loch\af174\hich\af174\dbch\af174\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\insrsid8486465\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 The appl \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 icants are directed to register the order with the Registrar of }{\f0\fs24\insrsid6123342\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 D}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8486465\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 ocuments,}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid13307499\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 Uganda}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8486465\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 Registration }{\f0\fs24\insrsid6123342\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 Service }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid8486465\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 Bureau}{\f0\fs24\insrsid6123342\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 ,}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13307499\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs,}{\f0\fs24\insrsid6123342\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 Kampala.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8486465\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\langfenp1033\insrsid7345428\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 2.\tab}}{\f0\fs24\insrsid7345428\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid13307499\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 The}{\f0\fs24\insrsid7345428\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 applicants are directed to register the order with the United States Embassy in }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid7881500\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 Ka\hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 mpala}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13307499\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 and the Ugandan E}{\f0\fs24\insrsid7345428\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 mbassy in Washington. \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\langfenp1033\insrsid7345428\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 3.\tab}\hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 The applicants are directed to obtain a Ugandan passport for the child and to renew it from time to }{\f0\fs24\insrsid12062426\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 time}{\f0\fs24\insrsid7345428\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 as required by the law. \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\langfenp1033\insrsid7345428\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 4.\tab}\hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 The applicants are permitted to travel out of Uganda with the child. \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\langfenp1033\insrsid8139026\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 5.\tab}}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8139026\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 The applicant\hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 s are directed to register the order with the aut}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13307499\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 hority responsible for children}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8139026\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 in}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid14819155\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 their home town in Mifflingburg}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8139026\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 , Pennsylvania}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13784674\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 , United States of}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13307499\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 America and to file a report with}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13784674\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 the Registrar}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid14819155\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 , Family}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13784674\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 Division, High court}{\f0\fs24\insrsid7154671\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 ,}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid13784674\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 every one year regarding the w\hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 elfare of the child and to continue to do so until the child is 18 years or until directed otherwise.}{ \b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid16068531\charrsid14440058 \par }\pard\plain \qj \li0\ri0\sa200\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14440058 \fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\loch\af174\hich\af174\dbch\af174\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3427258\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 The court makes no orders as to costs. \par \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14440058 {\b\f0\fs24\insrsid3427258\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 Margaret C,}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid7881500\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 Oguli Oumo}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid3427258\charrsid14440058 \par }{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid7881500\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 Judge \par \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 8/09/2009 \par }{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid3539345\charrsid14440058 \par \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sl360\slmult1\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14440058 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid3539345\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 Present\hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 :}{ \b\i\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid3539345\charrsid14440058 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\langfenp1033\insrsid3539345\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard\plain \s15\qj \fi-360\li630\ri0\sa200\sl360\slmult1 \widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin630\itap0\pararsid14440058 \fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\loch\af174\hich\af174\dbch\af174\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3539345\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 Mr. Nicholas Opi}{\f0\fs24\insrsid5180538\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 y}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3539345\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 o}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13307499\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 -counsel for the applicants}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3539345\charrsid14440058 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\langfenp1033\insrsid3539345\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 2.\tab}\hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 The applicants \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang1033\langfe1033\langnp1033\langfenp1033\insrsid3539345\charrsid14440058 \hich\af0\dbch\af174\loch\f0 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