ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Children (Guardianship) (Practice and Procedure) Rules, 2024
63. Nature of guardianship orders
Edition: 2024-10-18 · In force
63. Nature of guardianship orders
(1)Upon considering an application for the appointment of a guardian under these Rules, the Court may issue a general guardianship order or limited guardianship order.(2)A guardianship order shall specify—(a)whether the order is general or limited in application and the matters covered under the order;(b)the duties and responsibilities of the guardian in respect of the child or the child’s estate; and(c)such conditions as the Court considers appropriate.(3)A limited guardianship order shall be issued considering the needs and best interests of the child.(4)The Court may make an order appointing two or more guardians, either jointly where each person shall have the same duties and responsibilities, or separately where each person shall have different duties and responsibilities in respect to the child or the child’s estate.