1. By an Originating Summons dated 21/4/2026 , J ane Atieno Ochola applied to adopt the child known as Faith Shannel alias Janelle Israel Hawi. The Summons was made under Part XIV of the Children’s Act, 2022 and Rules 4, 5 and 12 of the Adoption Rules.
2. The Summons was supported by the Affidavits and statements of the applicant sworn and dated 21/4/2026, respectively. It was also supported by the Affidavit of David Odhiambo and Linda Oduor sworn on 20/4/2026. The latter intended to be the guardian ad litem of the child.
3. On the basis of the Pre-placement Report by Little Angels Network dated 8/3/2026, this Court ordered on 16/6/2026 that the County Children’s Officer do prepare and file in Court a comprehensive Report on the applicants’ suitability to adopt the minor.
4. On 14/7/2026, the County Children’s Coordinator filed a comprehensive report as directed by the Court. In that Report, the Coordinator concluded that the applicants were suitable to adopt the minor. That the proposed adoption of the minor was freely offered and was for the best interest of the minor. He recommended that the orders for adoption be granted.
5. The applicant and the Guardians ad litem attended Court on 20/7/2026 and vouched for the application. The Court examined them and was satisfied with their quest for adoption. Having considered the entire record, I am satisfied that the application is meritorious. I am also satisfied that the provisions of section 184 to 186 of the Children’s Act have been satisfied.
6. Accordingly, I allow the Summons and make the following orders: -
a) That Jane Atieno Ochola be and is hereby authorized to adopt the child Faith Shannel alias Janelle Israel Hawi and an adoption order is hereby issued accordingly.
b) That David Odhiambo and Linda Oduor be and are hereby appointed and confirmed as the guardians ad litem of the child.
c) That henceforth, the child be known as Janelle Israel Hawi and a Birth Certificate in respect thereof be issued.
d) That the Registrar General do make the appropriate entry of this adoption in the Adopted Children’s Register accordingly.
e) There shall be no orders as to costs.
It is so decreed.
2. The Summons was supported by the Affidavits and statements of the applicant sworn and dated 21/4/2026, respectively. It was also supported by the Affidavit of David Odhiambo and Linda Oduor sworn on 20/4/2026. The latter intended to be the guardian ad litem of the child.
3. On the basis of the Pre-placement Report by Little Angels Network dated 8/3/2026, this Court ordered on 16/6/2026 that the County Children’s Officer do prepare and file in Court a comprehensive Report on the applicants’ suitability to adopt the minor.
4. On 14/7/2026, the County Children’s Coordinator filed a comprehensive report as directed by the Court. In that Report, the Coordinator concluded that the applicants were suitable to adopt the minor. That the proposed adoption of the minor was freely offered and was for the best interest of the minor. He recommended that the orders for adoption be granted.
5. The applicant and the Guardians ad litem attended Court on 20/7/2026 and vouched for the application. The Court examined them and was satisfied with their quest for adoption. Having considered the entire record, I am satisfied that the application is meritorious. I am also satisfied that the provisions of section 184 to 186 of the Children’s Act have been satisfied.
6. Accordingly, I allow the Summons and make the following orders: -
a) That Jane Atieno Ochola be and is hereby authorized to adopt the child Faith Shannel alias Janelle Israel Hawi and an adoption order is hereby issued accordingly.
b) That David Odhiambo and Linda Oduor be and are hereby appointed and confirmed as the guardians ad litem of the child.
c) That henceforth, the child be known as Janelle Israel Hawi and a Birth Certificate in respect thereof be issued.
d) That the Registrar General do make the appropriate entry of this adoption in the Adopted Children’s Register accordingly.
e) There shall be no orders as to costs.
It is so decreed.