KHRC moves to court to challenge move by insurances to increase premiums
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has moved to court to challenge a move by insurance providers to increase premiums.
In a petition filed at the High Court in Nairobi, the commission through lawyer Kelly Malenya, termed the new terms as discriminatory, unjustified and illegal.
“Considering the mandatory nature of motor-vehicle insurance the said actions of insurance companies are discriminatory, unjustified and illegal. The said actions also amount to a violation of consumer rights and are punitive, insensitive and oppressive,” court documents read.
KHRC wants the court to halt the changes pending hearing and determination of the case.
The petitioner argues that consumers will suffer greatly if no immediate action is taken.
“Unless the Honourable Court intervenes and halts the changes, consumers will continue to greatly suffer from the said acts of corporate impunity,” KHRC adds.
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