In Re: K.A. (An Infant) [2004] KEHC 2490 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2490
- Citation
- [2004] KEHC 2490 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 December 2004
The judge directs the Nandi District Children’s Officer to prepare a report on the application for adoption, which should be submitted to the court to assist in determining the matter.
Facts
The infant Kili Agui, known as Naman Kili Tireito, was under the care and custody of Esther Kimunai in the Juvenile Court Kapsabet Protection and Discipline case No. 7 of 2001. The infant was 5 years old at the time. The parents have abandoned the infant and cannot be traced. No birth documents are available.
Issues
- Adoption of the infant Kili Agui
- Verification of the Nandi District Children’s Officer’s report
Reasoning
The judge notes that the infant does not have birth documents and the parents have abandoned him. The judge directs the Children’s Officer to prepare a report to assist in making the appropriate orders.
Outcome
The judge directs the Children’s Officer to prepare a report on the application for adoption.
Orders
- The Nandi District Children’s Officer to prepare a report on the application for adoption
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