In re Baby JW (Adoption Cause E072 of 2022) [2023] KEHC 3055 (KLR) (Family) (9 March 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3055
- Citation
- [2023] KEHC 3055 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 March 2023
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TypeAdoptionPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramE.K. OGOLA, EKO OGOLA
Holding
The applicants are authorized to adopt the child, and the child is declared a Kenyan citizen by birth. The adoption will serve the best interests of the child.
Facts
The child, JW, was born on May 15, 2015, and was given up for adoption at birth by her mother, Ms. DNW. She was placed at The Nest Children's Home and later declared free for adoption by the Kenya Children's Adoption Society. The child was then placed in the custody of the applicants, SNG and MWN, under a Foster Care Agreement.
Issues
- Whether the applicants are suitable adoptive parents
- Whether the child is a Kenyan citizen by birth
- Whether the adoption will serve the best interests of the child
Reasoning
The court found the applicants financially stable, physically and mentally fit, and suitable adoptive parents. The child has bonded with the applicants and is a Kenyan citizen by birth.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- The applicants are authorized to adopt the child known as JW
- The child is declared Kenyan citizen by birth
- The Registrar General is directed to make appropriate entries in the Adopted Children's Register
- The Registrar Immigration is directed to issue the child with a Kenyan Passport
- EWG is appointed as Legal Guardian of the child
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Children’s Act, 2001
- Constitution of Kenya, 2010
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