kidney organ trade Stories

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...

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.

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...

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...

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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