Kenya’s government has ordered an investigation into the theft and sale of babies following a BBC investigation into the black market trade.
The announcement came after BBC Africa Eye revealed children were stolen to order from a Nairobi public hospital.
A hospital official used legitimate paperwork to take custody of a two-week-old boy before selling him directly to an undercover reporter.
A government minister said the culprits would face the “full force of the law”.
Addressing a packed press conference in Nairobi, Labour and Social Protection Minister Simon Chelugui said the sellers and buyers were equally culpable.
Flanked by top police officials, Mr Chelugui promised a thorough investigation.
Source: BBC
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