SNW v AG [2019] KEHAT 20 (KLR)
- Court
- KEHAT
- Case number
- 20
- Citation
- [2019] KEHAT 20 (KLR)
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TypeHIV and AIDSPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramHELENE NAMISI (CHAIRPERSON), MELISSA NGANIA, TUSMO JAMA, J.T. TOROINET SOMOIRE, DR. MARYANNE NDONGA, ABDULLAHI DIRIYE, DOROTHY JEMATOR
Holding
The court finds that the Respondent violated the Claimant's right to privacy by unlawfully disclosing her HIV status.
Facts
The Claimant, SNW, alleged that the Respondent, AG, unlawfully disclosed her HIV status to her friend and potentially to her neighbors.
Issues
- Whether there was breach of confidentiality from the unlawful disclosure of the Claimant’s HIV status by the Respondent?
- Who shall bear the costs of the suit?
Reasoning
The court held that the disclosure of the Claimant's HIV status violated her right to privacy under Section 22 of the HIV and AIDS Prevention and Control Act, 2006, and the Constitution of Kenya.
Outcome
The court found in favor of the Claimant.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- HIV and AIDS Prevention and Control Act, 2006
- Constitution of Kenya
Cases cited (2)
- NM and Others v Smith and another (2007) ZACC 6
- Mistry v Interim National Medical and Dental Council of South Africa (1998) (4) SA 1127 (CC)
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