In Re: S.R. (An Infant) [2002] KEHC 1046 (KLR)

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KENYA AT NAIROBI ADOPTION CAUSE NO.63 OF 2001 IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTION OF INFANTS ACT CAP 143 – SR (INFANT) REASONS FOR THE RULING I authorized the applicant to adopt the infant who is her blood sister. The evidence adduced in court showed that the applicant had been meeting the costs for the upkeep of the infant, including paying her school fees. The applicant’s 3 children aged 13, and 4 years respectively and the baby aged 19 months are more or less within age mates of the infant, especially the 1st born, and would fit in the family quite naturally.

I have in the court file the consent of the natural father of the infant, the mother having died.

The children’s officer prepared a comprehensive report about the infant, the applicants and the guardian ad litem. She visited the applicants and interviewed them, and was satisfied with their reasons for adoption. She recommended adoption.

I have on my own part interviewed the applicant in court. I am satisfied that they love the infant whom they had actually taken into their possession until they relocated to the USA.

I find that this adoption will be in the best interest of the infant that is why I authorized the applicants to adopt the infant.

Dated at Nairobi this 19th day of September, 2002.

JOYCE ALUOCH HIGH COURT JUDGE