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U S I v R M K [2014] KEHC 6200 (KLR)

[2014] KEHC 6200 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
6200
Citation
[2014] KEHC 6200 (KLR)
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner's Petition for Divorce and Respondent's Cross-Petition for DivorceCoramL. KIMARU
Holding

The marriage is dissolved, and a decree nisi is issued.

Facts

The Petitioner and Respondent were married under Islamic Law on 9th August 2008. The marriage has not produced any children. The Petitioner alleged that the Respondent was a drug addict, deserted the matrimonial home, and neglected his familial responsibilities. The Respondent denied these allegations and claimed the Petitioner and her uncle kicked him out of the home.

Issues

  1. Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage
  2. Cruelty allegations

Reasoning

The court found that the marriage had irretrievably broken down due to the Petitioner's allegations of cruelty and the Respondent's denial of desertion. The court considered the evidence and concluded that the Petitioner and Respondent are no longer living together.

Outcome

Petitioner's Petition for Divorce granted

Orders

  • Decree nisi dissolving the marriage issued
  • Decree nisi to be made absolute 30 days from the date of this judgment
  • No orders as to costs
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