SNW v AG [2019] KEHAT 27 (KLR)
- Court
- KEHAT
- Case number
- 27
- Citation
- [2019] KEHAT 27 (KLR)
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TypeHIV and AIDS DisputePostureAppeal from a lower court decisionCoramHonorable Edward M. Muriithi
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, causing her emotional and psychological pain.
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 Section 22 of the HIV and AIDS Prevention and Control Act, 2006, protects against the unnecessary revelation of information relating to the HIV status of a person, and that the Respondent's disclosure violated the Claimant's right to privacy.
Outcome
The court found in favor of the Claimant.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- HIV and AIDS Prevention and Control Act, 2006
Cases cited (3)
- NM and Others v Smith and another (2007) ZACC 6
- Kenya Legal and Ethical Network on HIV & AIDS (KELIN) & 3 others v Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Health & 4 others [2016] eKLR
- Mistry v Interim National Medical and Dental Council of South Africa (1998) (4) SA 1127 (CC)
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