BNN v Christopher Mutua Musyoki [2019] KEHAT 70 (KLR)
- Court
- KEHAT
- Case number
- 70
- Citation
- [2019] KEHAT 70 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 July 2019
AI Summary
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TypeHIV and AIDSPostureClaimant seeks declaration and injunction against Respondent for unlawful disclosure of HIV status and compensation.
Holding
The Claimant failed to prove that the Respondent disclosed her HIV status without her consent, and thus the claim for disclosure of status to third parties without consent fails.
Facts
The Claimant, a business lady, alleged that the Respondent, a friend, entered her house and insulted her, revealing her HIV status. The Respondent denied entering the house and claimed the Claimant falsely accused him.
Issues
- Whether there was unlawful disclosure of the Claimant’s status/whether the Claimant’s right to privacy was breached.
- Whether the Claimant has suffered loss and injury.
- Is the Claimant entitled to the reliefs prayed for?
Reasoning
The Tribunal found that the Claimant's testimony was inconsistent and less than candid, and there was no clear evidence that the Respondent was at the Claimant's house on the material day.
Outcome
The Claimant's claim for unlawful disclosure of HIV status and compensation is dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- HIV and AIDS Prevention Control Act (HAPCA)
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
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