ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Children (Guardianship) (Practice and Procedure) Rules, 2024
72. Directions upon filing of disclaimer of appointment
Edition: 2024-10-18 · In force
72. Directions upon filing of disclaimer of appointment
(1)Upon the filing of the disclaimer of appointment, the Court shall immediately list the case for mention and cause notice to be served upon persons who were party to the proceedings leading to the appointment as well as upon the person disclaiming.(2)The Court shall, after hearing the reasons for the disclaimer as well as proposals that parties have on appointment of another guardian, make such directions as it deems fit, including the direction—(a)discharging the person disclaiming from being a guardian of the child either immediately or after a specified period of time;(b)appointing a fit person as guardian of the child or the child’s estate;(c)on custody and care of the child in the meantime before the appointment of a new guardian.