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Inter-Country Adoption in Kenya: The Children Act 2022, the Hague Convention, the Adoption Moratorium and the Pathway Diaspora Families Need to Understand
Kenya's inter-country adoption framework is shaped by the Children Act 2022, the Hague Convention and a 2014 moratorium that still restricts foreign adoptions. This guide explains the law, the role of registered adoption societies, the court process, the moratorium and the realistic pathway for diaspora families.
May 25, 2026
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Child Custody and Maintenance in Kenya Under the Children Act 2022: A Parent's Guide to Equal Parental Responsibility, Court Procedure and the Best-Interest Principle
The Children Act, 2022 reshapes child custody and maintenance in Kenya around equal parental responsibility regardless of marital status. A clear guide to the law, the court procedure, and the best-interest principle.
May 24, 2026
11 min read
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Kenyan Diaspora and Family Law: Marriage, Divorce, Custody, and Maintenance Across Borders
Navigate Kenyan family law from abroad — marriage registration, divorce proceedings, child custody, maintenance obligations, and property rights across borders.
Feb 17, 2026
7 min read
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