CHARO ABDALLAH KALUME vs REPUBLIC [2002] KECA 43 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 43
- Citation
- [2002] KECA 43 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 January 2002
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TypeCriminal AppealPosturePetitioner sought to dissolve her marriage and obtain custody of her child.CoramD. A. ONYANCHA
Holding
The marriage is dissolved, and the custody of the child is awarded to the petitioner.
Facts
The petitioner and respondent got married on November 25, 1995, and had a child named Gift Njaramba Wanderi. The marriage was marked by cruelty and abuse, including physical assault and battery, which led the petitioner to leave the matrimonial home and file for divorce.
Issues
- Dissolution of marriage
- Custody of child
Reasoning
The court found evidence of legal cruelty and lack of reconciliation, leading to the dissolution of the marriage.
Outcome
The marriage is dissolved, and the custody of the child is awarded to the petitioner.
Orders
- Decree nisi issued
- Custody of child awarded to petitioner
- Costs awarded to petitioner
Remedies
- Dissolution of marriage
- Custody of child
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