In re PDN [2022] KEELRC 953 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 953
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 953 (KLR)
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TypeAdoptionPostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramJ. N. NJAGI
Holding
The court orders the adoption of Baby PDN alias HG by the applicants JMG and MNM
Facts
Baby PDN alias HG was born to a mother of unsound mind who wanted to drown her. She was placed in a children home and later declared free for adoption by Ripples International Adoption Society. The child was placed under the care of the applicants since 2017.
Issues
- Whether the applicants are entitled to adopt Baby PDN alias HG
- Whether the court should dispense with the mother's consent
Reasoning
The court finds that adoption would be in the best interests of the child and recommends that her name be changed to PDNM.
Outcome
Adoption granted
Orders
- Orders that FIN and PMI be appointed as guardians ad litem
- Authorizes the applicants JMG and MNM to adopt Baby PDN alias HG
- Dispenses with the mother's consent
- Directs the Registrar-General to make an entry into the Adopted Children Register
- Any other order necessary for the effective adoption of Baby PDN alias HG
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Children Act
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