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FRANK OMWANGE OMARE & another v KENNEDY JAMES OMARE OKORE [2009] KEHC 782 (KLR)

[2009] KEHC 782 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
782
Citation
[2009] KEHC 782 (KLR)
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a Children's CaseCoramA.O.Muchelule
Holding

It is determined that a sum of Kshs. 5000/= per month should be paid by the respondent every month towards the maintenance of the applicants.

Facts

The applicants are children of tender years, children of the next friend and the respondent who are married but estranged since November, 2007. The applicants filed a Children's Case for an injunction and custody was granted to the respondent. The applicants now seek interim maintenance of Kshs. 8000/= per month.

Issues

  1. Whether the respondent should be ordered to pay interim maintenance to the applicants
  2. The amount of interim maintenance to be ordered

Reasoning

The court considered the best interests of the applicants and the respondent's inability to provide a steady income. The court ordered a lower amount of Kshs. 5000/= per month.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed, order for interim maintenance of Kshs. 5000/= per month upheld.

Orders

  • An interim maintenance of Kshs. 5000/= per month is ordered to be paid by the respondent every month towards the maintenance of the applicants.

Remedies

  • The respondent shall pay costs of the application.

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Children Act, 2001
  • Civil Procedure Act
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