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A K A S G v B G & A W G [2015] KEHC 38 (KLR)

[2015] KEHC 38 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
38
Citation
[2015] KEHC 38 (KLR)
Decided
25 November 2015
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TypeAdoptionPostureAppeal from an original trialCoramA. K. NDUNG'U
Holding

The court allows the application for adoption.

Facts

The Applicants sought adoption of Baby R I, a two-day-old infant. The mother failed to sign the final consent and the case was reported to the police. The County Coordinator, Children Services filed a detailed report. The prospective adoptive parents are married and financially stable, living in a good home environment. The minor has been living with the prospective adoptive parents since June 2014 and was declared free for adoption.

Issues

  1. Whether the Applicants are suitable to adopt the child
  2. Whether it is in the best interest of the child to be adopted

Reasoning

The court is satisfied that the Applicants meet the necessary suitability to adopt the child and it is in the best interest of the child that she be given for adoption.

Outcome

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Adoption application allowed in terms of prayers 4, 5, 6 and 7
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