R W K v A M A [2015] KEKC 32 (KLR)
- Court
- KEKC
- Case number
- 32
- Citation
- [2015] KEKC 32 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 October 2015
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TypeCustody and Maintenance DisputePostureAppeal from a lower court decisionCoramHON. A.I. HUSSEIN
Holding
The court grants the plaintiff physical custody of K.N.A. and legal custody to the defendant. The defendant is granted visitation rights and is ordered to provide Kshs. 25,000 monthly maintenance for K.N.A. and 75% of the school fees.
Facts
The plaintiff and defendant were married under Islamic Law on August 8, 2010, and had a daughter named K.N.A. The defendant filed for divorce on September 20, 2011, and paid some maintenance. The plaintiff filed a suit seeking to nullify the marriage, legal custody, acknowledgment of paternity, and maintenance.
Issues
- Voidness of the marriage
- Legal and actual custody of K.N.A.
- Acknowledgment of paternity
- Medical and educational support for K.N.A.
- Maintenance for the plaintiff
Reasoning
The court considers the best interest of the minor and the roles of both parents in her upbringing. It also applies Islamic personal law regarding maintenance.
Outcome
The appeal is dismissed.
Orders
- Physical custody to the plaintiff
- Legal custody to the defendant
- Visitation rights for the defendant
- Monthly maintenance of Kshs. 25,000 for K.N.A.
- 75% of school fees for K.N.A.
- No further maintenance for the plaintiff
Remedies
- Custody arrangements for K.N.A.
- Maintenance for K.N.A.
- Medical cover for K.N.A.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Children Act
- Holy Quran
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