Mediheal kidney trafficking Stories

Mediheal Hospital ordered to pay Sh422million to 63 Indian expatriates for unlawful termination
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jun 19, 2025

Justice Mwaure ruled that the organisation withheld and failed to pay the expatriates their salaries forcing them to resign though involuntarily.

Health CS Aden Duale exposes how Mediheal transplant report was sabotaged
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 13, 2025

Duale said officials altered the final version of a fact-finding committee report on alleged kidney transplants involving foreigners at Mediheal.

Mediheal Organ trafficking probe: Witnesses demand private hearings, cite intimidation fears
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 11, 2025

Some witnesses, speaking anonymously, said they had been pressured by hospitals to withdraw evidence and insisted on giving their testimony privately.

Kenya organ transplant scandal: Committee probes Mediheal Hospital over alleged malpractices
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 10, 2025

Public hearings began on Monday at the Eldoret West Market Social Hall, with the committee inviting residents to share their experiences and concerns...

Mediheal probe: Foreigners paid Sh30m for kidneys as Kenyan donors got a fraction, MPs told
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 05, 2025

Nandi Hills MP Bernard Kitur, who is also the whistleblower in the matter, laid bare the extent of the scandal, implicating a sprawling syndicate that...

Public inquiry begins into Mediheal organ trafficking allegations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 05, 2025

The investigation comes amid alarming allegations that Mediheal has been removing kidneys from vulnerable Kenyans for Sh294,000 and selling them abroa...

Over 380 files handed to DCI in Mediheal organ trafficking probe
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 29, 2025

On Wednesday, the hospital’s lawyers, Katwa Kigen and Conrad Maloba, submitted the documents to the DCI’s Transnational Organised Crime Unit after bei...

Tanzania to build largest kidney transplant centre in Sub-Saharan Africa
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 28, 2025

The project was formalised on Monday when Tanzania and Japan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the sidelines of the World Expo Osaka 2025.

From wheelchair to walking: The miracle of dialysis that fuels a nurse’s passion in Eastleigh
Charity Kilei  |  May 24, 2025

As a nephrology nurse, commonly known as a dialysis nurse, Kalima specialises in treating patients with chronic kidney disease and kidney failure.

World Hypertension Day: How high blood pressure is killing a lot of Kenyans as it goes undetected
Charity Kilei  |  May 17, 2025

Unlike many diseases that present clear symptoms, high blood pressure often goes unnoticed for years. Many people have no idea they suffer from it unt...

Duale calls for strict organ donations laws as KUTRRH conducts first kidney transplant
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 16, 2025

He stated that the Ministry of Health is currently reviewing existing policies and laws to ensure that organ donation and transplants in Kenya are con...

KU Hospital performs first kidney transplants, boosting Kenya’s specialised care
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 10, 2025

The process involved training medical staff at Apollo Hospital in India, acquiring advanced equipment, and forming partnerships to support transplant...

MPs seek public views in Mediheal kidney transplant probe
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 30, 2025

The inquiry seeks to determine whether transplant procedures at the facility comply with Kenya’s legal and ethical standards. It will also examine the...

KMPDC launches audit of foreign doctors to boost transparency, patient safety
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 28, 2025

Upon completion of the audit, the KMPDC will release a comprehensive report to address any concerns regarding the licensing of foreign medical practit...

Maraga slams government's delayed response to organ trafficking scandal
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 28, 2025

Maraga pointed out that the government’s response only came after the issue gained widespread attention in international media.

KMPDU calls for probe into foreign medics' recruitment amid concerns of human organ trafficking
Amina Wako  |  Apr 27, 2025

Dr Atellah pointed out that over 1,655 foreign medical practitioners are currently working in Kenya, primarily in private hospitals.

Health CS Duale commissions team to probe organ transplant practices
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 25, 2025

The committee’s formation comes amid growing calls for accountability in the health sector following disturbing claims of ethical violations and irreg...

LSK calls for urgent action amid allegations of organ trafficking in Kenya
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 24, 2025

In a statement, the LSK outlined a series of urgent initiatives it believes must be undertaken to prevent further human rights violations and restore...

Duale appoints 12-member task force to probe kidney transplant allegations at Mediheal Hospital
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 23, 2025

The committee has been tasked with establishing the current legal and regulatory framework governing tissue and organ transplant services in Kenya and...

I'll face the law if guilty - Mediheal boss Swarup Mishra denies organ trafficking claims
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 23, 2025

Mishra, who was flanked by Lawyer Katwa Kigen, dismissed the accusations as baseless and announced plans to sue the German media outlet Deutsche Welle...

Kenya to establish unit to tackle human trafficking, body organ trade
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 22, 2025

Interior CS Murkomen said the unit will be responsible for receiving intelligence reports related to human trafficking and illegal organ trade and act...

Mediheal kidney donors volunteer to testify as DCI takes over organ trafficking probe
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 22, 2025

The donors are willing to confirm they were not paid, and the hospital is ready to release its patient files to address any concerns.

MPs probe alleged unethical kidney transplants at Mediheal Hospital
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 22, 2025

The committee’s terms of reference include a deep dive into oversight mechanisms governing transplants, such as licensing, monitoring, and audit proto...

Ruto suspends Mishra as BioVax chair in wake of Mediheal kidney transplant probe
Charity Kilei  |  Apr 18, 2025

The Ministry of Health has confirmed that it is investigating Mediheal Hospital in Eldoret over allegations of organ trafficking involving foreign kid...

Why desperate Kenyans are selling their body organs
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 18, 2025

Duale directed the immediate suspension of Dr. Maurice Wakwabubi, acting KBTTS boss and Dr. Everlyne Chege, the technical lead who chaired the probe t...

Duale suspends licensing of foreign doctors, forms committee to audit Mediheal kidney transplants
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 17, 2025

The audit will examine governance, clinical practices, ethical compliance, and patient safety protocols. The committee is expected to report back with...

Duale stops kidney transplant services at Mediheal hospital, suspends senior officials
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 17, 2025

He further directed that all patients currently seeking transplant-related services at Mediheal be redirected to eight other licensed transplant centr...

Health CS Duale confirms probe into suspected organ trafficking at Mediheal Hospital in Eldoret
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 15, 2025

The Ministry of Health said the hospital failed to provide sufficient documentation to confirm the relationship between donors and recipients, some of...

Probe flags possible organ trafficking in 372 kidney transplants at Eldoret’s Mediheal Hospital
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 15, 2025

The fact-finding mission recommended urgent steps, including establishing national standards for transplant services, setting up a legislative and reg...

Kenya's kidney trade: Inside global organ trafficking network
DW News  |  Apr 14, 2025

An international network is allegedly taking advantage of vulnerable, poor people in Kenya on one side and the hopes of those desperately needing life...

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