Lady Justice Martha Koome, speaking at a forum to mark the Day of the African Child, said that the loose information regarding adoption rules and regulations contributes to child trafficking in Kenya. She called for closer scrutiny of adoption applicants, especially in more rural courts.

"She said previously, persons who wanted to overlook the procedures used to file adoption matters in High Court stations outside Nairobi where they would find judges who were overwhelmed by other judicial work and managed to easily obtain orders, especially in cases of international adoption."

Lady Justice Koome suggested that international adoptions should be given the lowest priority, with every effort being made to place children within their family network or immediate community.

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