Uganda Case Law

In the matter of a petition for adoption of Muwanguzi Jonathan & Kirungi Awesome (Infants) by Kerstin Maria Droll & Benedikt Thomas Droll (Adoption Cause 30 of 2020)

In the matter of a petition for adoption of Muwanguzi Jonathan & Kirungi Awesome (Infants) by Kerstin Maria Droll & Benedikt Thomas Droll (Adoption Cause 30 of 2020) [2020] UGHCFD 12 (26 February 2020)

Court

HC: Family Division (Uganda)

Case number

Adoption Cause 30 of 2020

Judge

Okalany, J

The High Court of Uganda granted a joint adoption by German citizens, found statutory requirements met, dispensed with parental consent for abandoned children, and approved name changes.

• Adoption Of Children
• Inter Country Adoption
• Best Interest Of Child
• Parental Consent Dispensed
• Foster Care Requirements
• Adoption

In Re JJ (An Infant) (Adoption Cause No. 030 of 2019)

In Re JJ (An Infant) (Adoption Cause No. 030 of 2019) [2020] UGHC 5 (22 January 2020)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Adoption Cause No. 030 of 2019

Judge

Luswata, J

The court found that the applicant, Rachel Elizabeth Jantzi, met the statutory requirements for adoption under Ugandan law, including residency, fostering, absence of a criminal record, and recognition of the adoption by her home country. The child, JJ, was abandoned, has special needs, and has been in institutional care for an extended period. Expert testimony and reports confirmed his autism spectrum disorder and the inadequacy of institutional care for his development. The applicant demonstrated a strong bond, relevant training, and the ability to provide for the child's physical, emotiona…

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• Adoption Of Children
• Inter Country Adoption
• Child Welfare
• Special Needs Children

In Re NS (Adoption Cause No. 001 of 2019)

In Re NS (Adoption Cause No. 001 of 2019) [2019] UGHC 22 (23 July 2019)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Adoption Cause No. 001 of 2019

Judge

Murangira, J

The High Court granted Mryta Burpee’s adoption petition for NS, waiving the 36-month fostering requirement because adoption served the child’s best interests.

• Adoption Of Children
• Best Interest Of Child
• Fostering Requirements
• Parental Rights Extinguishment
• Adoption-of-children
• Best-interest-of-the-child

In Re: Lisa Marie Cherline Sanyu,(child) ,(Adoption) (Family Cause No. 107 of 2018)

In Re: Lisa Marie Cherline Sanyu,(child) ,(Adoption) (Family Cause No. 107 of 2018) [2019] UGHCFD 13 (26 March 2019)

Court

HC: Family Division (Uganda)

Case number

Family Cause No. 107 of 2018

Judge

Mukwaya, J

The High Court in Kampala granted a British aunt’s adoption petition for her deceased sister’s child, waiving the fostering-period requirement in the child’s best interests.

• Adoption Of Children
• Intercountry Adoption
• Best Interests Of Child
• Welfare Principle
• Adoption-of-children
• Intercountry-adoption

In Re: Tusabiri (an infant) (Adoption Cause No 252 of 2013)

In Re: Tusabiri (an infant) (Adoption Cause No 252 of 2013) [2014] UGHCFD 30 (8 May 2014)

Court

HC: Family Division (Uganda)

Case number

Adoption Cause No 252 of 2013

Judge

Tuhaise, J

The court found that it had jurisdiction to hear the adoption petition as the applicant is a non-citizen and the child is a Ugandan national. The applicant satisfied all statutory requirements for adoption, including age, residency, fostering period, absence of a criminal record, and positive recommendations from both Ugandan and Dutch authorities. The child, having been abandoned and with no known parents, was in need of a permanent home and care, which the applicant had already been providing for over three years. The court determined that the adoption was in the best interests of the child…

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• Adoption Of Children
• Best Interests Of Child
• International Adoption
• Child Welfare
• Parental Consent
• Foster Care

Re: Derrick Mugoya, Okola Willy, Edward Kabugo (Children) (Adoption Cause No. 69 of 2007)

Re: Derrick Mugoya, Okola Willy, Edward Kabugo (Children) (Adoption Cause No. 69 of 2007) [2010] UGHC 37 (18 March 2010)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Adoption Cause No. 69 of 2007

Judge

Oguli Oumo, J

The High Court of Uganda granted an adoption petition for three children, holding that the applicant met the Children Act requirements and that welfare favored the order.

• Adoption Of Children
• Intercountry Adoption
• Requirements For Adoptive Parents
• Fostering Period
• Consent For Adoption
• Adoption

In Re: Adur Taniel Raliha & Reisen Cage Awor (children) (Family Cause No.56 of 2009)

In Re: Adur Taniel Raliha & Reisen Cage Awor (children) (Family Cause No.56 of 2009) [2009] UGHC 108 (10 December 2009)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Family Cause No.56 of 2009

The applicant, Jade Amoli Jackson, satisfies all statutory requirements for adoption under the Children Act, including age, fostering, and suitability. She is the maternal aunt of the children, has provided for their welfare since 2001, and has no criminal record. The children are orphans with no other close relatives able to care for them. The Probation and Social Welfare Officer's report supports the application, confirming the applicant's ability to provide a stable home, education, and emotional support. The court finds that the best interests of the children are served by granting the ad…

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• Adoption Of Children
• Inter Country Adoption
• Parental Rights
• Child Welfare
• Best Interests Of Child

In the Matter of An application for adoption orders by Birungi and Another

In the Matter of An application for adoption orders by Birungi and Another (Miscellaneous Application No. 11 of 1992) [1993] UGHC 96 (26 February 1993)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 11 of 1992

Judge

Mukanza, J

The High Court of Uganda granted Victoria Birungi’s adoption petition for her nephew, finding the statutory age, relationship, consent, and welfare requirements satisfied.

• Adoption Of Children
• Parental Consent
• Welfare Of Child
• Adoption
• Child-welfare
• Parental-consent