Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has inaugurated the Independent Investigative Committee on Tissue and Organ Transplant Services.
The committee, chaired by Prof. Elizabeth Bukusi, has been established in response to public concern over serious allegations of malpractice and ethical violations in organ transplant procedures at Mediheal Group of Hospitals.
“This is a moment of reckoning. We are not just conducting an investigation—we are restoring public trust in the health system. We will not tolerate impunity or protect any wrongdoing,” said Duale during the event held at Afya House, Nairobi, on Friday, April 25, 2025.
The CS also called on the committee to uphold integrity, transparency, discretion, and professionalism.
On his part, Medical Services Principal Secretary Dr. Ouma Oluga urged the committee to carry out its work objectively and submit a report that will help streamline clinical workflows across all health facilities in Kenya.
When will report on Mediheal Hospital’s probe be delivered?
Meanwhile, while reaffirming the ministry’s full support, Duale reminded the committee to deliver a comprehensive report by July 22, 2025.
“We will act decisively, transparently, and in the best interest of the people of Kenya,” he added.
The committee was set up through a Gazette Notice No. 78 dated April 23, 2025.
Aside from the committee’s probe, Parliament has also set up a team to probe Mediheal Hospital. The probe is expected to be conducted within 80 days.
Earlier, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) had revealed that the Transnational Organised Crime Unit (TOCU) had taken over for investigation in the case where the hospital is implicated in the trafficking of human organs harvested at its Fertility and Transplant Centre in Eldoret.
“Whereas a number of such cases have been reported at various police stations and DCI offices across the North Rift region, TOCU takes over to harmonize all reports and statements previously recorded, record fresh statements from victims, suspects and anyone with relevant information, as well as employ forensic analysis for a painstaking probe,” DCI said.
