ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Children Act
229. Determination of a child’s age
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
229. Determination of a child’s age
If the age of a child is uncertain, the magistrate shall estimate the child’s age based on—(a)a previous determination of age by a magistrate under this Act or any other written law;(b)statements made by a parent, guardian or any other person likely to have direct knowledge of the age of the child, or a statement made by the child in that regard;(c)a baptismal certificate, school registration form or school report, or other information of a similar nature;(d)an estimation of age made by a medical practitioner; or(e)a report of a social worker, children officer or other authorised officer in that regard.