Dar es Salaam, April 22 -- NAIROBI: IN Kenya, selling your kidney or any other human organ is strictly prohibited under Part XI of the Health Act No. 21 of 2017. This part of the law comprehensively addresses the regulation of human organs, blood, tissues, and gametes (such as sperm or egg).

The legislation was established to protect human dignity, prevent exploitation, and ensure that organ donation is carried out ethically and safely.

Importantly, the Act also sets heavy penalties for any violations. The Health Act clearly prohibits any form of commercialisation of human organs and tissues.

It states that a person shall not sell, offer to sell, or receive any financial or other reward for the donation of a human organ, blood, blood p...