Appeared before the Senate Standing Committee on Health, chaired by Uasin Gishu Senator, Hon. Jackson Mandago, during deliberations on the report on health cells, tissue and organ transplant services. The report stems from a nationwide audit of transplant facilities and investigations into alleged illegal organ trafficking and transplant malpractice involving the Mediheal Group of Hospitals. The investigations were undertaken by the Independent Investigative Committee on Tissue and Organ Transplant (IICTOT), established in April 2025. Chaired by Prof. Elizabeth Bukusi, the 13-member committee uncovered concerning findings, including suspicious transplant procedures, involvement of foreign donors and recipients, financial irregularities, regulatory gaps and the use of unqualified personnel. The report further recommends stronger legislative, regulatory and investigative action by Parliament, the Ministry of Health and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). In my submission, I highlighted key medium and long-term reforms, including the development of comprehensive legislation on tissue and organ transplantation, the proposed establishment of a National Organ Transplant Authority (NOTA) and the strengthening of oversight and accountability mechanisms across transplant services nationwide. We remain firmly committed to protecting patients from illegal transplant practices while strengthening ethical standards and accountability in healthcare, in line with the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda. I also clarified misleading reports regarding the alleged export of blood products from Kenya following claims linked to the World Integrated Trade Solutions (WITS) platform and social media discussions. The Ministry of Health does not export donated human blood or blood components for the manufacture of blood-derived products abroad. Our blood system remains guided by strict regulatory and quality assurance standards to guarantee safe and reliable services for all Kenyans. I was joined in the meeting by Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr. Ouma Oluga, Ministry's Director of Kenya National Blood Transfusion and Transplant Services(KNBTTS) Dr. Martin Sirengo, Chair of the IICTOT Committe alongside its members and other Ministry officials.(William Samoei Ruto, PhD)