In re ANM (Baby) [2022] KEHC 2165 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA

AT KIAMBU

ADOPTION CAUSE NO. 6 OF 2019

BETWEEN

IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTION OF INFANTS ACT CAP 143

ANM..........................................................................................................APPLICANT

RULING

1. The applicant ANM herein filed originating summons dated 7th May, 2019 seeking to adopt baby JaliasA,to have GMM appointed as legal guardian and the Registrar General to be directed to enter the child’s name in the adoption register.

2. The application is supported by statement sworn by the application dated 7th May, 2019.  Child’s birth certificate dated 16th February, 2015 is attached.  The birth certificate indicate the child was born in Pumwani but there is no name of either father or mother.

3. JWG filed an affidavit to act as guardian Ad Litem for the chid which was allowed on 28th October, 2020.

4. I have perused report by KKPI Adoption Society.  It confirms that the child A born on 28th April, 2010 is free of adoption.

5. Director Children Services filed report dated 22nd February, 2022 on 24th February, 2022.  The report indicates that the applicant has good connection with children and that she is stable financially as she earns rental income.

6. The court also examined the applicant and the minor today.  From my examination of both the applicant and the minor; and report filed, I am of the view that the applicant is suitable to adopt the child.  From examination of the child, it is clear that he has connected with the applicant and is comfortable living with her and being taken care of by the applicant.  It will be in the child’s best interest to allow the applicant to adopt him.  I make final orders as hereunder:-

1. The applicant ANMis hereby allowed to adoptBaby JaliasA.

2. The child’s name to be changed to AMN.

3. GMM is hereby appointed as legal Guardian of minor.

4. The Guardian Ad Litem JWG is now discharged.

5. The Registrar General is hereby directed to enter the child’s name, AMN in the Adopted Children Register.

RULING DATED AND DELIVERED AT KIAMBU THIS 24TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2022.

RACHEL NGETICH

JUDGE

Coram:

Court Assistant : Kinyua

For Applicant  :- Mr. Kamenju

COURT

RULING delivered virtually.

RACHEL NGETICH

JUDGE