NAIROBI, Kenya – The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), through its Transnational Organized Crime Unit (TOCU), has assumed control of the investigation into allegations of organ trafficking linked to Mediheal Hospital’s Fertility and Transplant Centre in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County.
The move follows numerous reports of suspected human organ trafficking activities, with TOCU now tasked with harmonizing prior investigations, recording fresh statements from victims and suspects, and utilizing forensic analysis to conduct a thorough probe.
TOCU’s involvement comes as the DCI continues to pursue the case with utmost professionalism and commitment to ensuring justice for victims and accountability for perpetrators.
The public is urged to cooperate and provide any relevant information by recording statements with the TOCU at the DCI Headquarters, Block B.
PROBE INTO ALLEGATIONS OF ORGAN TRAFFICKING AT MEDIHEAL HOSPITALThe Transnational Organized Crime Unit (TOCU) of the DCI has taken over for investigation, the case where Mediheal Hospital is implicated in the trafficking of human organs harvested at its Fertility and Transplant
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health has suspended all transplant services at Mediheal Group of Hospitals, specifically halting kidney transplant procedures, following concerns about the facility’s adherence to ethical standards in its transplant practices.
This decision comes amid mounting public and governmental concern over alleged unethical practices at the hospital.
However, details of these ethical concerns remain unclear, and the suspension’s duration is yet to be determined.
The inquiry aims to investigate the growing allegations of unethical kidney transplant procedures at Mediheal, with particular focus on illegal organ trade and transplant tourism.
The Kenya Renal Association (KRA) has raised serious concerns, citing possible coercion, lack of informed consent, and financial inducements involved in kidney donations—actions that breach both Kenyan law and international medical ethics.
In light of the ongoing investigations, President William Ruto suspended Dr. Swarup Mishra, the founder of Mediheal Hospital and the chairperson of the Kenya BioVax Institute.
The suspension will remain in effect until the investigations into the alleged illegal kidney transplant activities are concluded.
The DCI and relevant authorities remain focused on uncovering the truth behind the allegations, with a commitment to ensuring justice for both the victims and those responsible for the crimes.
