M.A.O v S. M & another [2020] KEHAT 17 (KLR)
- Court
- KEHAT
- Case number
- 17
- Citation
- [2020] KEHAT 17 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 May 2020
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramHelene Namisi (Chairperson), Melissa Ng'ania, Justus T. Somoire, Dr. Maryanne Ndonga, Abdullahi Diriye, Tusmo Jama, Dorothy Kimeng'ech
Holding
The Tribunal finds that the Respondents disclosed the Claimant’s HIV status to third parties without her consent, and this disclosure led to stigmatization and harassment.
Facts
The Claimant, M.A.O., alleged that the Respondents, S. M. and H. M., disclosed her HIV status to third parties without her consent, leading to stigmatization and harassment. The Respondents denied these allegations.
Issues
- Whether the Respondents disclosed the Claimant’s HIV status to third parties without her consent.
- Whether the Respondents’ disclosure of the Claimant’s HIV status led to stigmatization and harassment.
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought.
Reasoning
The Tribunal agreed with the Claimant's evidence and corroborating witnesses, concluding that insults were exchanged and the Claimant's status was disclosed without her consent. The Tribunal also noted that the status can be perceived, not just actual.
Outcome
The Tribunal found in favor of the Claimant.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- HIV & AIDS Prevention and Control Act, 2006
Cases cited (2)
- BNN –vs- CMM (2019) eKLR
- S.M -vs- E.N.A; HAT NO. 018 of 2018
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