In re EW (Child) (Adoption Cause E076 of 2022) [2023] KEHC 17595 (KLR) (Family) (9 May 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 17595
- Citation
- [2023] KEHC 17595 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 May 2023
AI Summary
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TypeAdoptionPostureAppeal from original trialCoramDKN MAGARE
Holding
The court conditionally allows the originating summons, authorizing SNT and EWN to adopt EW, and ANW and DKN to be the legal guardians of the minor.
Facts
The case involved the adoption of a child named EW by SNT and EWN. The applicants were seeking to adopt the child, and the court was also considering the best interests of the child.
Issues
- Best interests of the child
- Adoption of EW
- Legal guardianship of EW
Reasoning
The court considered the best interests of the child and the promises made to the minors, ultimately allowing the adoption.
Outcome
The court conditionally allows the adoption of EW by SNT and EWN.
Orders
- SNT and EWN authorized to adopt EW
- ANW and DKN be the legal guardians of the minor
- The guardian ad litem be discharged
- The minor is a Kenyan by birth born on 22.4.2018
- The registrar general be directed to enter this adoption in the register of Adoptions
- This file is sealed and closed
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