In re COL (Adoption Cause E002 of 2022) [2023] KEHC 17712 (KLR) (15 May 2023) (Ruling)
Neutral citation:
[2023] KEHC 17712 (KLR)
Republic of Kenya
Adoption Cause E002 of 2022
DO Ogembo, J
May 15, 2023
Ruling
1.The 2 Applicants DOA and FRA have filed this present application dated 30-9-2022 on 5-10-2022. The application brought under the various provisions of the Children Act and Rule XII of the Adoption Rules, seeks principally that this court be pleased to appoint the 2 applicants herein as legal guardian and guardian ad litem respectively of the minor COL. I have also considered the attached Affidavits of the 2 applicants sworn on 30-9-2022, and the report of the County Director, Children’s Services, Siaya.I have also considered the attachments to the report.
2.I am convinced that the 2 applicants are suitable and meritorious in adopting the minor, COL, 17 years, and that this adoption would be in the best interest of the child.
3.The application of the applicants dated 30-9-2022 is accordingly allowed in terms of prayers 1 and 2. Cost of this application to be in the cause.
DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED AT SIAYA THIS 15TH DAY OF MAY, 2023.D.O. OGEMBOJUDGE16TH MAY, 2023.