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Some witnesses, speaking anonymously, said they had been pressured by hospitals to withdraw evidence and insisted on giving their testimony privately.
Public hearings began on Monday at the Eldoret West Market Social Hall, with the committee inviting residents to share their experiences and concerns...
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...
The investigation comes amid alarming allegations that Mediheal has been removing kidneys from vulnerable Kenyans for Sh294,000 and selling them abroa...
On Wednesday, the hospital’s lawyers, Katwa Kigen and Conrad Maloba, submitted the documents to the DCI’s Transnational Organised Crime Unit after bei...
Maraga pointed out that the government’s response only came after the issue gained widespread attention in international media.
Dr Atellah pointed out that over 1,655 foreign medical practitioners are currently working in Kenya, primarily in private hospitals.
The committee’s formation comes amid growing calls for accountability in the health sector following disturbing claims of ethical violations and irreg...
In a statement, the LSK outlined a series of urgent initiatives it believes must be undertaken to prevent further human rights violations and restore...
Mishra, who was flanked by Lawyer Katwa Kigen, dismissed the accusations as baseless and announced plans to sue the German media outlet Deutsche Welle...
Interior CS Murkomen said the unit will be responsible for receiving intelligence reports related to human trafficking and illegal organ trade and act...
The donors are willing to confirm they were not paid, and the hospital is ready to release its patient files to address any concerns.
The committee’s terms of reference include a deep dive into oversight mechanisms governing transplants, such as licensing, monitoring, and audit proto...
The fact-finding mission recommended urgent steps, including establishing national standards for transplant services, setting up a legislative and reg...
Over a three-year data collection period, the report documents a troubling increase in people undertaking hazardous land journeys.
