The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has urged the Ministry of Health to be transparent in the ongoing investigations of organ trafficking allegations at Mediheal Hospital in Eldoret.
In a statement on Thursday, April 24, 2025, LSK President Faith Odhiambo stated that security agencies and the Health Cabinet Secretary, Aden Duale, should take action to ensure that a thorough probe into the hospital is conducted and potential witnesses are protected.
The LSK president said that the National Police Services, in collaboration with the Victims Protection Board, should ensure the protection of victims who recently claimed that their lives are in danger.
“We are apprehensive of emerging reports of threats and intimidation directed at victims and potential witnesses of suspected organ traffickers. We urge the National Police Service (NPS) and the Victims Protection Board to ensure the security of these victims and apprehend all purveyors of these threats”, she stated.
She further urged CS Duale to ensure the formulation of regulations that will regulate organ transplant practices in the country.
LSK stressed the need for the Kenya Medical and Dental Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) to ensure thorough scrutiny of foreign medical practitioners before they are given authorisation to operate in the country.
