What a transplant is
A surgeon puts a healthy kidney from a donor into your body. The new kidney does the work of your failed kidneys. Most transplants in Kenya use a kidney from a living donor.
Who may have one
Your nephrologist and the transplant team decide if a transplant is safe for you. They check your heart, your general health and any infections.
The donor
A living donor gives one kidney. The transplant team tests the donor carefully. The team also explains the donor rules.
After the transplant
- You take medicines every day for life. They stop your body from rejecting the kidney.
- You go to regular check-ups and blood tests.
- You may not need dialysis while the new kidney works.
What SHA pays
| Item | SHA tariff |
|---|---|
| Pre-transplant evaluation | KES 150,000 a household a year |
| Transplant surgery (recipient) | KES 700,000 |
| Donor kidney removal | KES 168,000 |
| Medicines after a transplant | KES 200,000 a household a year |
Read more on our transplant page.
Sources and review
Written by Editorial team. Not yet reviewed.
- Legal Notice 146 of 2024, Tariffs for Healthcare Services (transplant lines).
- Statement by the Health Cabinet Secretary, January 2026, reported by K24.
This guide is general information. It is not medical advice. Editorial policy.