Transgender activist Audrey Mbugua outside Eldoret law courts on June 27. The Court of Appeal upheld a decision requiring Knec to change her academic papers. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP
The Court of Appeal said they were not persuaded by Knec to overturn the High Court’s decision, which ruled in Audrey's favour.
Like other certificates, Ms Mbugua's was inscribed with the mark, M, signifying the male gender.
And since October 2008, Audrey has received medical treatment at Mathare hospital for gender identity disorder and depression.
Transgender activist Audrey Ithibu Mbugua has won a battle against the Kenya National Examinations Council after the Appellate court upheld a decision compelling them to change her academic certificates to reflect ‘her’ new identity.
The Court of Appeal said they were not persuaded by Knec to overturn the High Court’s decision, which ruled in Audrey's favour.
