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WMK v TM (Cause 67 of 2023) [2024] KEHAT 1754 (KLR) (13 December 2024) (Judgment)

[2024] KEHAT 1754 (KLR) KEHAT
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Court
KEHAT
Case number
1754
Citation
[2024] KEHAT 1754 (KLR)
Decided
13 December 2024
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TypeCivilPostureClaimant's case partially proceeded for hearing with the Respondent not appearing.CoramB. O. YOGO, Nelson W. OSIEMO, W. G. JAOKO, Jane N. NGOIRI, S. K. MUSANI, Irene Mukui
Holding

The Claimant's claim fails, and the suit is dismissed.

Facts

The Claimant alleged that the Respondent disclosed her HIV status to the public, causing emotional distress. The Respondent did not appear in court.

Issues

  1. Whether the Respondent unlawfully disclosed the Claimant’s HIV status to third parties without consent.
  2. Whether the Claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought.

Reasoning

The Claimant failed to prove her case due to lack of corroborating evidence and did not discharge the burden of proof.

Outcome

The suit is dismissed.

Orders

  • The suit is dismissed.
  • There shall be no orders as to costs.

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • HIV and AIDS Prevention and Control Act, Cap.246A
  • Evidence Act, Cap.80
Cases cited (1)
  • GGOO -vs- MOA [2021] eKLR
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