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BWK v SKK [2008] KEHC 930 (KLR)

[2008] KEHC 930 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
930
Citation
[2008] KEHC 930 (KLR)
Decided
16 October 2008
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner seeks decree nisi for dissolution of marriageCoramK.H. RAWAL
Holding

The marriage is irretrievably broken down and the petition is allowed

Facts

The parties were married in 1988 and had two children. The Petitioner was awarded a scholarship to study in the UK in 1994, but the Respondent did not accompany her. He refused to communicate with her or the children and neglected to provide support. The Petitioner returned to Kenya in 2006 and found the Respondent living with another woman.

Issues

  1. Cruelty
  2. Desertion
  3. Adultery

Reasoning

The Respondent's refusal to communicate, provide support, and desert the Petitioner and children led to the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.

Outcome

Decree Nisi for dissolution of marriage made absolute within 45 days

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Marriage Act 9cap 150
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