In Re Adoption of Baby G H [2014] KEHC 4377 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA

AT MOMBASA

ADOPTION NO. 12 OF 2014

IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTION OF BABY G H

BETWEEN

H H

B M............................................................................JOINT APPLICANTS

AND

KENYA CHILDREN'S HOMES....................................... RESPONDENT

JUDGMENT

The originating Summons dated 21st may, 2014 seeks  orders  that H R be appointed guardian Ad Litem and that the minor Baby G H be declared a Kenyan Citizen.  That the applicants be authorized to a adopt minor baby G H.

That the name of  the minor to change to G H H and the Registrar general to be directed to enter the name of the child in the adopted child register in the prescribed form. The application is supported by the affidavit of the joint Applicants.

I am satisfied in paragraph (e) of subsection 4 of Section 158 have been obtained.

Secondly, that the country where they ordinarily reside and where they will reside with the child after the making of the adoption  order will respect and recognize the adoption order and will grant resident status to the child.

I am further satisfied that they have been authorized and recommended as persons who are suitable.

I am further satisfied that the adoption is in the best interests of the child.

This application has merit and its granted as prayed. Costs in the Cause.

Judgment delivered dated and signed this 25th day of June, 2014.

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M.  MUYA

JUDGE

25TH JUNE, 2014

In Open Court and in the presence of:-

Mr. Omari holding brief Mrs. Kipsang.