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At the Milimani High Court, Principal Magistrate L.A. Mumassabba has ordered an estranged father to fulfil his parental responsibilities after he claimed he was unemployed and could barely earn a staggering Sh4,000 a month through casual jobs.
He argued that the income was irregular and insufficient even to meet his own needs, making it impossible to contribute the Sh14,500 monthly maintenance sought by his estranged wife for their 13-year-old child.
Mumassabba emphasised that every child has the right to care, protection and provision, rights that cannot be compromised by the separation or disagreements of parents.
In a recent judgment, Mary Ann* sued her estranged husband, John*, accusing him of parental neglect.
