In re BS (Baby) [2019] KEHC 10790 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 10790
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 10790 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 January 2019
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TypeAdoptionPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramALI-ARONI
Holding
The Applicants are suitable parents and the adoption will be to the best interest of the child.
Facts
The child was abandoned in Nakuru by its biological mother upon disagreeing with its father. The parents were not married and are known, though the biological mother could not be traced. The child was rescued by a good Samaritan and placed with the applicants who have been fostering the child since May 22, 2017.
Issues
- Whether the Applicants are persons fit to adopt the child
- Whether all relevant processes have been followed
- Whether the adoption is for the best interest of the child
Reasoning
The court considered the reports, observed the child, and analyzed the information on record, concluding that the Applicants are suitable parents and the adoption is in the best interest of the child.
Outcome
Adoption granted
Orders
- WN and CWM authorised to adopt baby BS as NMN
- MWM appointed as legal guardian of NMN
- Registrar General directed to enter adoption in the Adoption Children's Register
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Children's Act No. 8 of 2001
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