B O O v K A [2018] KEHC 6664 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6664
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 6664 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 April 2018
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of the Trial CourtCoramE. N. MAINA
Holding
The child's best interest is to remain in the custody of Agape Children's Ministry. The Appellant's legal custody and access rights are upheld.
Facts
The child ROA is the step-daughter of the Appellant BOO. Her mother died during childbirth. The custody of the child was left to BOO. The child was placed in the custody of Agape Children's Ministry until she turned 18 years. The Appellant brought an appeal against the judgment.
Issues
- Best interest of the child
- Legal custody
- Parental rights
- Access and visitation rights
Reasoning
The court found that the child's best interest is to have a stable home and meet her physical, health, mental, and education needs. The Appellant's constant change in custody is not in the child's best interest.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs to the Respondent
Orders
- Review of the case within one year by the Children's Officer
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Children's Act
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