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In the matter of an application by Kinene Jane for a guardianship order (Family Cause No. 73 of 2024)

High Court · [2025] UGHCFD 33 · 2025 Application Granted AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
First instance application for guardianship order under the Children Act
Decision
Guardianship order granted; applicant appointed legal guardian with custody of four minor children

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Holding

The court granted the application appointing the grandmother as legal guardian of four minor children whose parents had died. The applicant held letters of administration for the deceased parents' estates, had been caring for the children since their parents' deaths, and the children confirmed they lived with her. The court found the guardianship was in the children's best interests under the Children Act.

Outcome

Guardianship order granted; applicant appointed legal guardian with custody of four minor children

Facts

Kinene Jane applied for guardianship of her four grandchildren: Bbaale Lauriam (13), Bbaale Jairah (9), Bbaale Leo (5), and Bbaale Janeilla (2). The children's parents, Bbaale Francis and Nakaweesa Mercy, had both died. Nakaweesa Mercy died on 7 April 2023. Kinene Jane held letters of administration for both deceased parents' estates, granted on 20 February 2024. Since the parents' deaths, the applicant had been caring for the children, providing shelter, education, clothing, and food. The children appeared in court on 13 May 2025 and confirmed they lived with their grandmother. The applicant sought legal authority to execute documents and make decisions in the children's best interests.

Issues

  1. Whether the applicant should be appointed as legal guardian of the four minor children.
  2. Whether the guardianship sought is in the best interests of the children.

Orders

  • Kinene Jane (CF6905210CVRCK) is appointed legal guardian of Bbaale Laurian aged 13 years, Bbaale Jairah aged 9 years, Bbaale Leo aged 5 years, and Bbaale Janeilla aged 2 years.
  • Kinene Jane is allowed to live with the minors in a place of her choice.
  • The petitioner is required to meet the minors' basic needs including education, health, security, and shelter.
  • The petitioner shall meet the costs of the application.

Rules and key headnotes

Family Law — Guardianship — Appointment of Guardian — Best Interests of the Child
Under the Children Act, the welfare of the child is paramount when a court determines any question concerning the upbringing of a child, and welfare must be considered in the widest sense including moral, religious, and physical wellbeing as well as ties of affection.
Family Law — Guardianship — Requirements for Appointment — Blood Relationship and Care
A grandmother who holds letters of administration for deceased parents' estates, is a blood relative of orphaned children, and has been caring for them since their parents' deaths satisfies the legal requirements for appointment as legal guardian under the Children Act.

Legislation cited (9)

Cases cited (1)

  • Re Mcgrath (infants) [1893] Ch 143

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In the matter of an application by Kinene Jane for a guardianship order (Family Cause No. 73 of 2024) [2025] UGHCFD 33 (17 June 2025)
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