Uganda Case Law

Re: Anthony Mutenyo (Minor) (Family Cause No. 178 of 2009)

Re: Anthony Mutenyo (Minor) (Family Cause No. 178 of 2009) [2009] UGHC 19 (31 December 2009)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Family Cause No. 178 of 2009

Judge

Oguli Oumo, J

The court found that Anthony Mutenyo is an orphan whose current caretakers, Pastor Anthony Bwayo and his grandmother Jane Nakhungu, are unable to provide for his welfare. Both have consented to the applicants' guardianship. The applicants, Franklin and Kimberly Williams, have demonstrated financial capability, prior experience fostering and adopting Ugandan children, and have undergone criminal background checks. Reports from the Probation and Social Welfare Officer and international adoption agencies recommend them as suitable guardians. The court held that granting guardianship to the appli…

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• Guardianship Of Minors
• Child Welfare
• Adoption Preparation
• Jurisdiction Of High Court

In The Matter of Basemera Rose An Infant

In The Matter of Basemera Rose An Infant (Miscellaneous Application No. 0001 of 2009) [2009] UGHC 244 (22 June 2009)

Court

High Court of Uganda

Case number

Miscellaneous Application No. 0001 of 2009

Judge

Owiny-Dollo, J

The High Court in Fort Portal granted joint legal guardianship of an orphaned Ugandan child to U.S. nationals, applying the child’s best interests principle.

• Guardianship Of Minors
• Best Interests Of Child
• International Guardianship
• Adoption Preparation
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• Best-interests-of-the-child