DPP Cracks Down on KSh 28 Million SHA Fraud as 20 Suspects and Eight Clinics Face Arrest Warrants
The Director of Public Prosecutions has launched a major crackdown on a suspected multi-million-shilling fraud scheme targeting Kenya’s health system after a court issued arrest warrants against 20 individuals and eight medical facilities linked to the scandal.
The warrants were issued by the Milimani Law Courts after the suspects failed to appear in court to answer to criminal charges approved by the DPP.
Prosecution Counsel Joyce Olajo successfully applied for the arrest warrants after informing the court that the accused persons had ignored summons requiring them to appear for plea taking.
Investigators say the suspects allegedly orchestrated a sophisticated fraud scheme involving the Social Health Authority, where medical facilities were fraudulently registered and claims submitted for medical procedures that were never performed.
According to prosecutors, the scheme led to the loss of approximately KSh 28 million in public funds.
Those facing arrest warrants include Ibrahim Rashid, Ahmed Mohamud Adan, Kamsia Hassan Kala, Hawa Alinoor Malo, Naima Sheikh Ali, Adhihakim Sheikh Ali, Adan Adikhaliq Abdullah, Yussuf Siat Jelle, Mohammed Kulow Ali, Hassan Adan Ibrahim, Mohamed Mohamud Sheik, Ali Ahmed Adan, Mohamednoor Ismael Omar, Ismail Omar Mohammed and Ali Adin Ibrahim among others.
The DPP has also recommended criminal charges against eight medical facilities suspected to have played a role in the fraudulent scheme.
The facilities include Kaafi Nursing Home, Dimtu Nursing Limited, Mama Nerbeel Nursing Home, Kamsihawa Medical Centre, Adfeel Kids Care Medical Centre Limited, Julun Nursing Home, Danaba Care Hospital Limited and Alati Nursing Home.
Authorities believe the facilities may have been used as channels for fraudulent billing under the Social Health Authority system.
The suspects are facing a wide range of serious charges including conspiracy to defraud, operating unlicensed health facilities, obtaining money by false pretence, acquisition and use of proceeds of crime, unauthorized access to computer systems, computer fraud and abuse of office.
In a related case connected to the same investigation, Harun Liluma has already been charged in court.
Liluma appeared before Senior Principal Magistrate Theresa Nyangena where he pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to defraud, unauthorized access to computer systems and abuse of office.
The court released him on a bond of KSh 1 million with two sureties or a cash bail of KSh 500,000. He was also required to provide two contact persons as part of the bond terms.
According to prosecutors, the offences were allegedly committed on various dates between January 30, 2025 and August 25, 2025 within the Republic of Kenya.
The case will be mentioned on March 12, 2026 as investigators continue to pursue the suspects and strengthen the prosecution.
The latest development signals an intensified effort by the DPP to tackle corruption and fraud in Kenya’s health sector, particularly within the Social Health Authority system which has faced growing scrutiny over financial irregularities.
Authorities say the investigations remain ongoing as they seek to recover public funds and hold those responsible accountable.
