ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Children Act
103. Rights of surviving parent as to guardianship and power of court
Edition: 2019-01-18 · Repealed
103. Rights of surviving parent as to guardianship and power of court
(1)On the death of the father of a child, the mother if surviving shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, be the guardian of the child and when no guardian has been appointed by the father or the guardian appointed by the father is dead or refuses to act, the court may appoint a guardian to act jointly with the mother.(2)On the death of the mother of a child, the father, if surviving, shall be the guardian of the child either alone or jointly with any guardian appointed by the mother or if the guardian appointed by the mother is dead or refuses to act, the court may appoint a guardian to act jointly with the father.