G M O v N K S [2014] KEHC 8405 (KLR)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI

MILIMANI LAW COURTS

FAMILY DIVISION

DIVORCE CAUSE NO. 156 OF 2013

G M O………………………….PETITIONER

VERSES

N K S……………………………......RESPONDENT

JUDGMENT

The petitioner and the respondent got married on 20th June 2008 at the Attorney General’s Chambers and stayed, first, at Parklands and, later, at Westlands.  In January 2010, the parties separated by the respondent deserting the matrimonial home.  Since then they have lived separately.  In evidence, the petitioner stated that they got a son, although there was no reference to him in the petition.

On the evidence, I am satisfied that the respondent is guilty of desertion.  On that ground I order the dissolution of the marriage between the parties.  Decree nisi shall issue immediately and shall become absolute after the statutory six months.  I ask that the respondent pays the costs of the petition.

DATED and DELIVERED at NAIROBI this 5th June 2014.

A.O. MUCHELULE

JUDGE