“In The Name of God, I Swear I Am Not Guilty”: Mishra Breaks Silence on Organ Trafficking Accusations

Former Kesses MP Dr. Swarup Mishra has vehemently denied allegations of organ trafficking at Mediheal Hospital in Eldoret, calling the accusations “a plot by both political and non-political enemies” designed to destroy his reputation.

“In the name of God, I swear I am not guilty. Mediheal has never been involved in any form of organ trafficking. This is a conspiracy to finish me,” Mishra told a loval newspaper.

The hospital founder’s impassioned denial comes as the National Assembly Health Committee, chaired by Seme MP Dr. James Nyikal, launched an 80-day inquiry into the allegations following public uproar.

The report detailed claims that senior Health Ministry officials allegedly doctored an initial investigation into the scandal.

“Nothing to Hide”

Swarup Mishra.

Mishra has extended an open invitation to journalists and accusers to visit Mediheal facilities, including the Eldoret branch currently under investigation.

“Visit Mediheal and talk to patients who have benefitted from our services. We are an open book and ready to provide any information because our goal is to protect, preserve, and save life – not destroy it,” he said.

Conrad Maloba of Conrad Law Advocates LLP, representing Mediheal Group of Hospitals, reaffirmed the hospital’s cooperation with authorities.

“We acknowledge the Health Ministry has noted the allegations. On government instructions, we have suspended all transplant services and are fully cooperating with the audit, which is set to begin shortly,” Maloba stated in a media briefing.

Parliamentary Investigation

Dr. Nyikal described the allegations as serious, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive investigation to protect lives and restore dignity to the medical profession.

“We will get to the bottom of it,” he promised during a press conference at Parliament Buildings.

The parliamentary inquiry will run parallel with an executive-led audit and will examine:
– The effectiveness of existing legal frameworks governing organ transplantation
– The performance of regulatory bodies including the Ministry of Health, KMPDC, and the Kenya Tissue and Transplant Authority
– Whether unethical practices or oversight failures were allowed to persist at Mediheal Hospital
– Any earlier complaints or warning signs that might have been ignored

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has put the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) on notice over licensing of foreign doctors, some of whom have reportedly been banned in countries such as India.

“We must dismantle cartels and clean up the health sector. Where was the leadership when someone was trafficking organs in Eldoret? KMPDC was there,” Duale said during a tour of the regulatory body.

“These are very poor Kenyans. Someone offers them Sh500,000 and takes their kidney – that is deeply immoral,” he added.

Medical Services Principal Secretary Dr. Ouma Oluga echoed the CS’s remarks, underlining the importance of regulation in the health sector.

According to reports referenced in the article, records show Mediheal had allegedly made at least 372 Kenyans “fugitives in their own country” before taking their kidneys.

The investigation has also revealed that most kidney donors came from Mountain, Northern and Rift regions, with people having names with Mt. Kenya backgrounds being the most frequent donors.

President Ruto has reportedly suspended Mishra as BioVax chair to pave the way for the Mediheal organs trade probe.

As the investigation unfolds, Dr. Nyikal emphasized that the goal is not merely to punish wrongdoing but to strengthen Kenya’s health systems.

“We want to ensure Kenya’s health sector is safe, ethical, and internationally respected,” he said.

The committee will recommend reforms to transplant regulations and propose disciplinary actions against any individuals or institutions found culpable – a move aimed at restoring public trust in Kenya’s organ donation system.