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SM v ENA [2020] KEHAT 145 (KLR)

[2020] KEHAT 145 (KLR) KEHAT
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KEHAT
Case number
145
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[2020] KEHAT 145 (KLR)
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TypeHIV and AIDS Prevention and Control ActPostureClaimant's case dismissed without hearing Respondent's submissionsCoramHelene Namisi (Chairperson), Melissa Ng'ania, Justus T. Somoire, Abdullahi Diriye, Dr. Maryanne Ndonga, Tusmo Jama, Dorothy Jemator Kimengech
Holding

The claim for unlawful disclosure of the Claimant’s status is dismissed as the Claimant failed to provide corroborative evidence.

Facts

Claimant alleges unauthorized disclosure of her HIV status by Respondent to neighbors, leading to emotional and psychological distress.

Issues

  1. Whether there was unlawful disclosure of the Claimant’s status by the Respondent
  2. Whether the Claimant has suffered emotionally or psychologically as a result of the unauthorized disclosure
  3. Whether the Claimant is entitled to any of the reliefs prayed for

Reasoning

The Tribunal found that the Claimant's testimony was uncorroborated and that to prove disclosure, corroborative evidence was required.

Outcome

The cause is dismissed with no orders as to costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • HIV and AIDS Prevention and Control Act, Cap 246A
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