How To Adopt A Child In Kenya
In this article Keweb. co tries to answer the question by publishing the ways one can adopt a child in Kenya
Below are the most helpful ways to adopt a child in Kenya
Requirements
The child must be at least six (6) weeks old and less than 18 years old;
The child must be declared free for adoption by the adoption society;
The applicant must have attained the age of twenty-five years and is at least twenty-one years older than the child but has not attained the age of sixty-five years;
An adoption order cannot be issued in favor of the following persons unless the court is satisfied that there are special circumstances that justify the making of an adoption order:
a sole male applicant in respect of a female child;
a sole female applicant in respect of a male child;
an applicant or joint applicants who has or both have attained the age of sixty-five years;
a sole foreign female applicant.
TO REGISTER AN ADOPTION, THE REGISTRAR GENERAL REQUIRES:
- Original adoption order issued in court – Must have a schedule
- Copies of documents listed in Part 2
- The Registrar shall upon receipt of the documents issue an Adoption certificate within 7 days.
- Registration fee is Kshs 100/=
How long does the adoption process take in Kenya?
Bearing in mind that the adopting couple must reside in Kenya with the child for at least three months before the legal procedure begins, the time average adoption process takes about 6 months.
Where can I adopt a baby in Kenya?
Foster Care and Adoption:4 Adoption Agencies in Kenya
- Buckner: Hope Shines Here.
- Little Angels Network.
- KKPI (Kenyan’s to Kenyan’s Peace Initiative) Adoption Society.
- New Life Home Trust.