In re SR (Baby) [2019] KEHC 11490 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 11490
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 11490 (KLR)
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TypeAdoptionPostureApplication for adoptionCoramA.O. MUCHELULE
Holding
The court finds it in the best interest of the child to be adopted by the applicant and allows the adoption.
Facts
Child SR was found abandoned in Nairobi on September 17, 2013. She was taken to a hospital and later placed under the care of the applicant for mandatory bonding prior to adoption. The child was declared free for adoption on June 6, 2014.
Issues
- Whether the applicant is suitable to adopt the child
- Best interest of the child
Reasoning
The court found the applicant to be socially, emotionally, and financially stable and suitable to adopt the child. The child and the applicant had bonded well, and the court was satisfied that all legal requirements for a local adoption under the Children Act have been met.
Outcome
Adoption granted
Orders
- The applicant is allowed to adopt Child SR
- Child SR shall be known as SAO
- The child’s date of birth is presumed to be September 17, 2013
- BMO is appointed as the child’s legal guardian
- The Registrar-General is directed to enter this adoption in the Adopted Children Register
- The guardian ad litem is discharged
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Children Act, 2001
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