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In re TW (Minor) (Adoption Cause E221 of 2025) [2025] KEHC 17437 (KLR) (Family) (27 November 2025) (Judgment)

[2025] KEHC 17437 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
17437
Citation
[2025] KEHC 17437 (KLR)
Decided
27 November 2025
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TypeAdoptionPostureJoint Application for AdoptionCoramP. M. NYAUNDI
Holding

The Court allows the adoption application and orders the minor to be known as TMW, presumed to be a citizen by birth, and issues necessary documents.

Facts

The minor, TW, was found abandoned at Thika Level 5 Hospital on 16th May 2016. The 1st and 2nd Applicants, DWN and NMM, have had custody since June 2021 and are seeking to adopt TW.

Issues

  1. Legal requirements for adoption
  2. Best interests of the child

Reasoning

The Court finds that the Applicants have fulfilled the legal requirements and that the best interests of the child are served by the adoption.

Outcome

Adoption granted

Orders

  • Adopt TW as TMW
  • EMW appointed as legal guardian
  • Registrar General to enter adoption in register
  • Birth certificate and Kenyan passport issued
  • Guardian ad litem discharged

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Children's Act, 2022
  • Constitution of Kenya, 2010
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