ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Children (Guardianship) (Practice and Procedure) Rules, 2024
10. Exercise of joint guardianship
Edition: 2024-10-18 · In force
10. Exercise of joint guardianship
(1)Joint guardianship under these Rules may be exercised in any of the following circumstances—(a)where more than one guardian is validly appointed to exercise guardianship over the same child;(b)where the Court appoints a guardian to act jointly with a surviving parent in circumstances envisaged under sections 34 and 123 of the Act; or(c)where another person is authorized by the Court to act jointly with the guardian of the child.(2)A testamentary guardian shall act jointly with the surviving parent of the child during the lifetime of the parent unless the surviving parent’s objection to the guardian’s appointment is upheld by the Court.