AHD v SAG [2019] KEKC 15 (KLR)
- Court
- KEKC
- Case number
- 15
- Citation
- [2019] KEKC 15 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 May 2019
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TypeDivorcePosturePetition for DivorceCoramHon. A. D. Wako, Senior Resident Kadhi
Holding
The marriage between the petitioner and the respondent has irretrievably broken down and is hereby dissolved.
Facts
The petitioner, AHD, filed a petition for divorce against her husband, SAG, alleging irretrievable breakdown of their marriage due to his mistreatment and failure to maintain her. The respondent, SAG, failed to appear in court.
Issues
- Irretrievable breakdown of marriage
- Maintenance
Reasoning
The court found that the respondent has failed to fulfill his duty to maintain his wife and that the petitioner has not contributed to the breakdown of the marriage.
Outcome
Divorce granted
Orders
- Marriage dissolved
- Respondent ordered to pay 20,000 Ksh for dowry
- Custody of children granted to petitioner
- Respondent to contribute to the upkeep of the children
Remedies
- Maintenance
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Chapter 65, Verse 7, 6 of the Holy Qur'an
- Chapter 2, Verse 233 of the Holy Qur'an
- Article 19(2) of the Kenyan Constitution
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