EJK v JK & another (Tribunal Case 49 of 2022) [2024] KEHAT 1750 (KLR) (Civ) (17 December 2024) (Judgment)
- Court
- KEHAT
- Case number
- 1750
- Citation
- [2024] KEHAT 1750 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 December 2024
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a previous decisionCoramB.O
Holding
The Tribunal found that the Respondents disclosed the Claimant’s HIV status without her consent, contrary to the provisions of the HIV and AIDS Prevention and Control Act, and ordered compensation and an injunction.
Facts
The Claimant, EJK, alleged that the Respondents JK and SK disclosed her HIV status without her consent, leading to stigmatization and seeking various reliefs.
Issues
- Whether the Respondents unlawfully disclosed the Claimant’s HIV status to third parties without her consent
- Whether the unlawful disclosure caused stigmatization and/or discrimination
- Whether the Claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought
Reasoning
The Tribunal held that the Respondents’ statements amounted to a disclosure of the Claimant’s HIV status, which was contrary to the Act, and that the Claimant had proven the disclosure without her consent.
Outcome
The Tribunal upheld the Claimant's claims and ordered compensation and an injunction.
Orders
- A declaration that the Claimant has suffered a violation of her rights under the HIV and AIDS Prevention and Control Act
- A permanent injunction restraining the Respondents from further unauthorized disclosure of her status and stigmatization
- Compensation in the nature of general damages for impairment of dignity, pain and suffering, and emotional and psychological distress
Remedies
- Compensation in the nature of general damages
- A permanent injunction
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- HIV and AIDS Prevention and Control Act, Cap.246A
Cases cited (3)
- Kenya Legal and Ethical Network on HIV & AIDS (KELIN) & 3 Others -vs- Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Health & 4 Others [2006] eKLR
- GGOO -vs- MOA [2021] eKLR
- EASTERN PRODUCE (K) LTD – CHEMOMI TEA ESTATE -VS- BONFAS SHOYA [2018] eKLR
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