PREMIUM DNA links Wajir girl to another family, but court lets foster mother keep custody 'No matter what court says, I cannot leave my mother.' — Baby Z, 10-year-old minor Wajir 20 min ago Listen

The court also noted that the man identified as the child’s biological father had not participated in the proceedings and could not be traced The court considered a social enquiry report in which the investigating officer said the child needed to retain her “sense of belonging”, but the magistrate disagreed with the report’s assessment of Ms Kadija’s ability to care for her.

DNA testing received by the court in September 2025 found the child was a biological sibling of two children under Ms Kadija’s care and a half-sibling of another tested person.

Ms Kadija's evidence was that the family reported the matter to police, the chief and later the DCI, although the court found no documentary evidence supporting those reports or actions.