In re SJ (Baby) (Adoption Cause E018 of 2022) [2023] KEHC 23052 (KLR) (28 September 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 23052
- Citation
- [2023] KEHC 23052 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 September 2023
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TypeAdoptionPostureAppeal GrantedCoramMW MUIGAI
Holding
The Court allows the applicants' application to adopt Baby SJ and directs the Registrar General to enter the order in the Adoption Register.
Facts
The applicants DLB and JSB sought to adopt Baby SJ, a child born in Kenya. They presented documents and reports to support their application.
Issues
- Compliance with the Children Act 2022
- Foreign adoption requirements
Reasoning
The Court found that the applicants have now complied with the orders of the previous judgment and are fit to adopt the child.
Outcome
Appeal Granted
Orders
- The applicants DLB and JSB are authorized to adopt Baby SJ
- The child's date of birth is 11th June, [Particulars Withheld], Nairobi, Kenya
- The child is a Kenya citizen by birth and entitled to all rights of a Kenyan citizen
- The Legal Guardian of the child is EN
- The Registrar General to enter the order in the Adoption Register
- The Directorate of Children Services to supervise the adoption and file a report on the child's safety/security within one year
Remedies
- The applicants are authorized to adopt Baby SJ
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Children Act 2001
- Children Act 2022
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