Celebrated Swahili journalist Swaleh Mdoe surprised many Kenyans after he publicly stated that he was planning to sell one of his kidneys to offset some pressing financial issues.

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The charismatic veteran journalist said he has already consulted his doctors and will soon place a newspaper advert seeking a worthy client.

“I would even be placing a newspaper advert if that is what it takes to get a worthy client,” said Mdoe.

Mdoe posted his number online for anybody willing to trade for his kidney.

“I don’t really want to bother people. I don’t. I can live with one kidney. I have decided to sell one of my kidneys after consulting my doctor on the matter. I have some pressing financial issues that I want to offset and all I can think of right now is selling my kidney. Feel free to share my mobile phone number (0722733130). I need to do this urgently,”  said the anchor.