The Petitioner sought for the adoption of Jackson and Jackline, twins of different sex, aged 5 years old and orphans of unknown parents under the custody and guardianship of both Mburahati Orphanage Centre of Dar-es-Salaam and the Petitioner herself. The petition was filed under the provisions of Adoption of Children Act [Cap 335 R.E. 2002] and the Law of Child Act, 2009. Specifically, the High Court considered whether the sought adoption was in the best interests of the two children.