The Kenya National Commission of Human Rights has condemned the discrimatory action by the Kenya Revenue Authority of dismissing 133 candidates after being subjected to mandatory HIV and pregnancy testing in a recruiting process.
"KNHCR wishes to remind KRA that article 27 of our consitution safeguards everyone from discrimination in any grounds be it sex pregnancy or health status. Article 41 further enshrines to everyone the right to fair labour practices which includes fair recruitment processes free from discrimination," KNCHR announced in a statement.
The commission has asked the taxman to immediately reinstate the 133 candidates pending a full investigation into the matter and for compensation for the violation of their rights and trauma caused by the unlawful act.
Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)
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