In re of DO (Baby) [2022] KEHC 2202 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA

AT KIAMBU

ADOPTION CAUSE NO. 5 OF 2020

IN THE MATTER OF THE CHILDREN’S ACT

AND

IN THE MATTER OF BABY DO (THE CHILD)

AND

IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION FOR ADOPTION

BY

ENM.............APPLICANT

RULING

1. The court reserved the judgment in this matter for today.  I am however unable to issue judgment in this matter because of lack of very crucial documents in support of the application for adoption.  Before this court can issue a judgment in this matter, the applicant is required to provide tot his Court:-

a. The Adoption Society Report.

b. Original copy of the certificate declaring the child free for adoption.

c. Foster care and placement agreement.

d. Final letter of the police confirming the biological parent/s of the child have not been traced.

e.Order made by the court in care and Protection Case NO. 42 of 2019.

2. At the reading of this ruling, the applicant will be afforded an opportunity to provide by way of affidavit, the documents set out above and another date of judgment shall be scheduled.

RULING DATED AND DELIVERED AT KIAMBU THIS 21ST DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2022

MARY KASANGO

JUDGE

Coram:

Court Assistant:- Mourice

For the applicant: - N/A

COURT

RULING delivered virtually.

MARY KASANGO

JUDGE