Negative beliefs stand in the way of Kenya’s drive to legalise body organs harvesting

Rhoda Wanjiru is friendly, has a charming smile and easy demeanour. She is thoughtful and speaks fondly of her seven-year-old daughter. “She’s my miracle baby,” says Ms Wanjiru, who unknowingly suffered from hypertension while pregnant and as a result nearly lost the child.

“One night, my entire body swelled and I began having convulsions. I think I collapsed because when I woke up I was already in hospital,” she reminisces.