In re GO (Adoption Cause E066 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 12048 (KLR) (Family) (30 July 2026) (Judgment) Neutral citation: [2026] KEHC 12048 (KLR) REPUBLIC OF KENYA IN THE HIGH COURT AT NAIROBI (MILIMANI LAW COURTS) FAMILY ADOPTION CAUSE E066 OF 2026 HK CHEMITEI, J JULY 30, 2026 IN THE MATTER OF BNN ...................................................................................................... 1ST APPLICANT CMN .................................................................................................... 2ND APPLICANT JUDGMENT 1. In their Originating Summons dated 30th March 2026 the Applicants are seeking the following orders: (a) That the Applicants be authorised to adopt Baby Gift Otieno, a minor who shall henceforth be called GMN. (b) The Registrar General be directed to enter this adoption in the Register of Adoptions. (c) The child be presumed to be born in Kenya. (d) That AMN and FNM be appointed as the legal guardians of the child. 2. The application is based on the grounds on the face of it as well as the statements of the Applicant’s dated the same date and the supporting afidavits. 3. The matter came before Court on 21st May 2026 when the Court directed that a report be made by the director of Children Services as well as appointed LKK as the guardian ad litem. 4. The report dated 25th June 2026 by the said Children’s Department Makueni County has been presented before the Court. 5. I have perused the same and I’m satisfied with the contents. I have also perused the paper trail on record and I find them acceptable. https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/12048/eng@2026-07-30 1
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6. The parties also appeared before Court albeit online on 25th June 2026 together with the minor and the legal guardians and the Court was able to interview them. They all understood their roles and responsibilities. 7. Having heard the parties and perused the supporting documents on record the Court is satisfied that the Originating Summons is merited. 8. Consequently, the same is hereby allowed as prayed and LKK is hereby discharged as guardian ad litem. 9. Costs in the cause. DATED SIGNED AND DELIVERED VIA VIDEO LINK AT NAIROBI THIS 30TH DAY OF JULY, 2026. H.K. CHEMITEI JUDGE, FCIArb. https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/judgment/kehc/2026/12048/eng@2026-07-30 2
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