Illegal organ transplants will attract jail terms and fines of up to Sh50million, if Parliament approves a proposed law aimed at curbing unethical practices.
The Kenya Blood, Cells, Tissues and Organs Bill, 2026, tabled by James Nyikal, chairperson of the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Health, proposes the creation of the Kenya Blood and Transplant Authority, which would replace Kenya Tissue and Transplant Authority, taking over regulation of blood, cell, tissue, and organ services.
