- Government hospital staff accused of selling newborn babies.
- Nominated Senator Esther Okenyuri seeks a statement from the Standing Committee on Health.
- Investigations focus on a social worker at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital.
- The senator demands accountability and legal action against those involved.
Nominated Senator Esther Okenyuri has raised concerns over alleged child trafficking in government health facilities, calling for immediate investigations into the matter.
Okenyuri requested a statement from the Standing Committee on Health, urging it to provide a comprehensive report on the ongoing probes into staff members suspected of selling newborns.
Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital Under Scrutiny
One of the key concerns highlighted by the senator is the alleged involvement of a social worker at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital in the illegal sale of multiple children. She wants the committee to address these claims and provide details on disciplinary and legal actions taken against implicated government employees.
Additionally, Okenyuri called for stricter measures to curb child trafficking in both public hospitals and informal clinics.
Government Response Awaited
With the matter now under parliamentary scrutiny, the health committee is expected to present its findings and outline steps to prevent further cases of child trafficking in the country’s healthcare system.
