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MATHEW CHEPKWONY & another v PAUL KEMEI KIPRONO [2006] KEHC 1972 (KLR)

[2006] KEHC 1972 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1972
Citation
[2006] KEHC 1972 (KLR)
Decided
28 June 2006
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a Children's court orderCoramJEANNE GACHECHE
Holding

The court found that Kiprono is the biological father of the minor and granted him custody.

Facts

The minor, born in the USA, was removed from his mother by Paul Kiprono, who claims he is the biological father. The minor has been in the custody of the 1st appellant since birth. Kiprono sought custody and documents from the 1st appellant in the Children's court.

Issues

  1. Whether Kiprono is the biological father of the minor
  2. Whether the 1st appellant should have custody of the minor

Reasoning

The court ruled that Kiprono is the biological father based on the evidence presented.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Order for custody of the minor to Kiprono
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