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AAS v KAK (Cause 20 of 2023) [2024] KEHAT 599 (KLR) (17 May 2024) (Judgment)

[2024] KEHAT 599 (KLR) KEHAT
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Court
HIV and AIDS Tribunal
Case number
599
Citation
[2024] KEHAT 599 (KLR)
Decided
17 May 2024
Judges
Carolyne Mboku, W.G Jaoko, NW Osiemo, B.O Yogo, S. Musani, J.N Ngoiri, IN Mukui
Parties
raw · defendants · plaintiffs
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TypeHIV and AIDS Discrimination CasePostureAppeal from a previous decisionCoramCarolyne Mboku, W.G Jaoko, NW Osiemo, B.O Yogo, S. Musani, J.N Ngoiri, IN Mukui
Holding

The Tribunal found that the Respondent disclosed the Claimant’s HIV status to third parties without her consent, leading to stigmatization and psychological torture.

Facts

The Claimant, AAS, accused the Respondent, KAK, of disclosing her HIV status to third parties without her consent, leading to stigmatization and psychological torture.

Issues

  1. Whether there was unlawful disclosure of the Claimant’s HIV status to third parties by the Respondent?
  2. Whether the Claimant suffered stigmatization and/or discrimination as a result of the Respondent’s statements?
  3. Whether the Claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought?

Reasoning

The Tribunal held that the Respondent’s statement was made without the Claimant’s consent and was in violation of the HIV and AIDS Prevention and Control Act.

Outcome

The Tribunal found in favor of the Claimant.

Orders

  • The Respondent is ordered to pay compensation to the Claimant for the stigmatization and psychological torture suffered

Remedies

  • Compensation for stigmatization and psychological torture

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • HIV and AIDS Prevention and Control Act
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