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R M W v L M 1 & another [2015] KEHC 4478 (KLR)

[2015] KEHC 4478 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
4478
Citation
[2015] KEHC 4478 (KLR)
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a Children's Court judgmentCoramALI-ARONI, JUDGE
Holding

The court dismisses the appeal and orders the appellant to pay Kshs. 6,000/= as maintenance in default 1/3 of his salary.

Facts

The appellant and respondent were customarily married in 2005. The appellant worked for the Prisons Department initially in Kapsabet and later moved to Nairobi. The children, aged 8 and 6, remain with their mother in the matrimonial home. The respondent sought maintenance and custody of the children.

Issues

  1. custody of the children
  2. maintenance for the children
  3. the appellant's obligation to provide for the children

Reasoning

The court found that the appellant and respondent are the parents of the children and have an obligation to take care of their welfare. The court considers the appellant's income and orders him to pay Kshs. 6,000/= as maintenance.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appellant is ordered to pay Kshs. 6,000/= as maintenance in default 1/3 of his salary
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