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NHB v RNB [2009] KEHC 3877 (KLR)

[2009] KEHC 3877 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
3877
Citation
[2009] KEHC 3877 (KLR)
Decided
4 May 2009
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TypeDivorcePosturePetition for DivorceCoramK.H. RAWAL
Holding

The marriage is dissolved, and a Decree nisi is made absolute within 60 days.

Facts

The Petitioner and Respondent were married in 1991 and 2004. The Respondent left Kenya in 2002 to settle in the UK, but failed to provide sponsorship papers as agreed. The Petitioner alleged the Respondent deserted him fraudulently.

Issues

  1. Constructive desertion
  2. Fraudulent desertion
  3. Marriage dissolution

Reasoning

The court found constructive desertion and fraud, and the Respondent deserted without reasonable cause.

Outcome

Marriage dissolved

Orders

  • Decree nisi made absolute within 60 days
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