The Children (Foster Care) (Practice and Procedure) Rules

26. Attendance at hearing

Edition: 2024-10-18 · In force

26. Attendance at hearing

(1)A party served under rule 15 who has filed and served an affidavit in reply may attend before the Court and show cause why the application for extension of foster care placement may or may not be granted:Provided that a party who is not opposed to the extension of foster care period may attend Court and submit in support of the application notwithstanding the fact that that party may not have filed any affidavit in reply.

(2)Without prejudice to the generality of subrule (1), a children institution may be represented in the proceedings by a duly authorized officer of the institution.

(3)Attendance at all hearings shall be limited to—

(a)the child to whom the proceedings relate;

(b)the parties;

(c)the advocates representing the parties;

(d)witnesses; and

(e)any other person with the leave of the Court.

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Source: Kenya Law