In the matter of Adoption of infants Act Cap.143 D. N. [2004] KEHC 1424 (KLR)

In the matter of Adoption of infants Act Cap. 143

DN

JUDGMENT

In this originating summons the Applicant NWN has applied for an order authorizing her to adopt the infant herein, DN born on 9th September 1990. The infant is related to the Applicant on the ground that he is the son of the Applicant’s brother. Both parents have duly signed on affidavit consenting to the adoption. The Applicant is a single person. She has been running her own business of Veterinary Clinic in Kitale town until sometime late in the year 2003 when she won a green card that has enabled her to live and work in the U.S.A. for unlimited period of time.

According to the report by the Child Welfare Society. The infants parents live in Nyeri, he is the 1st born in a family of three children. The Applicant has been supporting the infant with the education and upkeep all along and he has been visiting the Applicant during the school holidays. She now wishes to adopt the infant so that they can enjoy certain opportunities and privileges that she will be entitled to as a U.S.A. citizen.

I have considered the report by the Child Welfare Society that has been presented on behalf of these cases, Adoption No 138 of 2003 and 140 of 2003 whereby the Applicant is seeking for similar orders. I have also considered all the matters provided for under the Childrens’ Act 2001 especially the affidavit by the biological parents of the infant and I am satisfied that the Applicant has fulfilled all the conditions set out herein. The Biological parents understand the consequences of an adoption order. The Applicant has been recommended as a fit and proper person to adopt the infants herein. She has bonded well with the infant. The infant is excited with the prospect of accompanying the Applicant to the U.S.A. I accordingly grant the application and allow NWN to adopt DN

Orders accordingly.

Judgment read and signed on 30/1/04.

M. KOOME

JUDGE