In re of baby A J [2014] KEHC 3514 (KLR)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT MACHAKOS

ADOPTION  CAUSE NO. 4 OF 2013 (O.S)

IN THE MATTER OF THE CHILD ACT

AND

IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTION OF A J (A CHILD

BY

J M M…………………………..1ST APPLICANT

E M M………………………….2ND APPLICANT

RULING

The applicants filed an amended originating summons dated 10th June, 2014 seeking to adopt a child, A J.The child was said to have been abandoned therefore they sought to have the biological parents consent dispensed with. N M M was appointed a guardian ad litem on 29/10/13.

The child was abandoned by his mother in a pit latrine at Tenwek Hospital. He was committed to Hope House Babies Home and later placed under the applicants for foster care.

Investigations carried out by the District Children’s Officer have established that the applicants possess social abilities that are crucial in parental responsibilities and care.  I therefore opine that it will be in the best interest of the child to be placed in their custody.

Consequently, I do order as follows:-

The applicants are authorized to adopt the child Anderson Joseph who will henceforth be known as W M M.

The Child shall be declared a Kenyan citizen.

R M M shall be the guardian of the child.

The Registrar General shall make an entry in the Register in the manner prescribed.

DATED, SIGNEDand DELIVERED at MACHAKOS this 24THday of JULY 2014.

L.N. MUTENDE

JUDGE