ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Children Act
69. Change of user of institutions
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
69. Change of user of institutions
(1)Any registered Charitable Children’s Institution may change user of the institution by making an application to the Council for approval of the proposed change at least six months prior to the date the proposed change is to take effect.(2)On receipt of an application under subsection (1), the Council shall take appropriate steps to—(a)reintegrate the children placed in the institution with alternative families or guardians; or(b)transfer the children to another institution; and(c)investigate and ascertain the propriety of the proposed change of user and whether the application is made in good faith.(3)The Council shall not grant the application for change of user of a charitable children’s institution before taking the appropriate steps under subsection (2).(4)In taking the action specified in subsections (2) and (3), the Council shall be guided by the principle of the best interests of the child.