Insights & Updates

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.