In re Baby MB (Child) (Adoption Cause 6 of 2018) [2026] KEHC 11854 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Ruling) Neutral citation: [2026] KEHC 11854 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT NYERI ADOPTION CAUSE 6 OF 2018 M MUYA, J JANUARY 30, 2026 IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTION OF BABY MB ....................................... THE CHILD IN THE MATTER OF DKM ..................................................................................................... 1ST APPLICANT JWK ..................................................................................................... 2ND APPLICANT RULING 1. The originating summons dated 15th January, 2018 seek the following orders; 1. That the child be presumed to be a Kenyan citizen by birth. 2. That the Director of Immigration be authorized to issue the child with a Kenyan passport. 3. That the applicants be authorized to adopt Baby MB to be known as MMK. 4. That EWN be appointed as the legal guardian of the child in the event of the death or incapacity of the applicants before he is of full age and fully self-reliant. 5. That the Registrar-General be directed to enter in the Adopted Children Register an entry recording the adoption. 6. That the court be pleased to make any further orders it deems necessary. Brief facts 2. The baby child was found abandoned at Mutuati on 12th May, 2015. Matter was reported to police at Mutuati police post on 13th May, 2015 and was taken to Mutuati sub district hospital for medical care. The children’s office was notified for placement. Matter was presented before Maua Law Courts and https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/11854/eng@2026-01-30 1
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the child was committed to New Life Home on 27th May, 2015 vide care and protection No. 13th/15. He was admitted into the home on the same day. 3. The baby child was placed with the adoptive parents on 12th September, 2016. 4. On 9th May, 2019 the court appointed CW as Guardian Ad Litem. 5. The court ordered for a Children’s Officers Report. 6. The Report is to the effect that the applicants are capable of meeting the basic educational and health needs of the child. That the baby has bonded well with the applicants and has totally assimilated. The office has no objective to the application of the child by the applicants. Conclusion 7. Upon a careful analysis of the evidence adduced before this court, I am satisfied that the applicants are fit persons to adopt the child. The application has merit and it is allowed in terms of prayer 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 of the originating summons. 8. Costs in the cause. DATED, READ AND DELIVERED THIS 30TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2026. ................................... MARTIN M. MUYA JUDGE In the Presence of: Court assistant – Isacko Counsel (though notified) - Absent https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/11854/eng@2026-01-30 2
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