In re SW (Minor) (Adoption Cause E105 of 2022) [2022] KEHC 14900 (KLR) (Family) (7 October 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 14900
- Citation
- [2022] KEHC 14900 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 October 2022
Summary at a glance
TypeAdoptionPostureApplication for AdoptionCoramMA ODERO
The application for adoption is allowed, and the child will be known as SWE.
Facts
The child SW was voluntarily handed over to the Applicant YE by the mother at the age of two months. The child has been living with the Applicant and has bonded with them. The child is now ailing with a hole in the heart and requires urgent surgery.
Issues
- Best interests of the child
- Medical treatment availability
Reasoning
The reports from the Adoption Agency, Guardian Ad Litem, and Director Children's Services are positive. The child requires urgent medical treatment for a heart condition, and the Applicant is willing to provide it.
Outcome
Adoption allowed
Orders
- Authorization for adoption
- Change of name to SWE
- Entry in Adopted Children's Register
- Appointment of legal guardians
Remedies
- Medical treatment for the child's heart condition
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