IN THE MATTER OF R.F(A MINOR) [2013] KEHC 3760 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3760
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 3760 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 April 2013
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TypeAdoptionPostureApplication for AdoptionCoramM. ODERO
Holding
The application succeeds and the adoption of R.F by F.J.A is authorized.
Facts
The child R.F was found abandoned on the beach in May 2011 and was later adopted by F.J.A. The child was declared free for adoption by the Child Welfare Society of Kenya.
Issues
- Whether the prerequisites for adoption have been met.
- Whether the biological parents can be identified and consent sought.
- Whether the adoption is in the best interests of the child.
Reasoning
The child was over the six-week age limit for adoption but was declared free for adoption by a registered agency. The court found that the adoption is in the best interests of the child and dispensed with the requirement for consent from biological parents.
Outcome
Adoption authorized
Orders
- Registrar to make the relevant entry in the Adoption Register
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Children Act 2001
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