The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has recommended charges against over 20 individuals in connection with the Social Health Authority (SHA) fraud. This was after the DPP received and reviewed files from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI).
In a press statement on February 25, the ODPP stated that the investigation files were received between January 28 and February 24, 2026.
“The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has received and reviewed investigation files forwarded from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), between 28th January and 24th February 2026,” part of the statement read.
DCI conducted investigations regarding the alleged fraudulent activities at the SHA and sent them for review to the ODPP.
Fraudulent Registration and Payments
According to the statement, several healthcare facility directors and practitioners were involved in the alleged scheme.
The charges against the perpetrator violated several sections of the Penal Code and the guidelines.
Directors, former directors, nursing home proprietors, and employees under the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) are among those facing charges.
Two directors at Danaba Care hospital were charged with conspiracy to defraud, contrary to Section 317 of the Penal Code.
Additionally, they were charged with operating an unlicensed health facility, contrary to Section 22(5) of the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Act, Cap 253.
An employee of the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) is facing multiple charges in connection with Danaba Care Hospital, Kamishawa Medical Centre, Kaafi Nursing Home, Mama Nerbeel Nursing Home, Alati Nursing Home, Julun Nursing Home, Adfaal Kids Care Medical Center, and Dimtu Nursing Home Limited.
KMPDC’s mandate is to “To regulate the training, practice and licensing of medicine & dentistry and healthcare institutions that include private & mission hospitals, medical, dental centers & clinics, nursing and maternity homes and standalone funeral homes.”
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Charges Against KMPDC Employee Harun Liluma
The KMPDC staff is facing multiple charges, including abuse of office contrary to Section 101 of the Penal Code.
In addition to the abuse of office, the ODPP wants the staffer charged with unauthorized access to a computer system, contrary to Section 14(1) of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, and conspiracy to defraud, contrary to Section 317 of the Penal Code, Chapter 63 of the Laws of Kenya.
He also faces charges relating to Computer Fraud, contrary to Section 26(b) of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act, Chapter 79C of the Laws of Kenya.
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Charges on Nursing Home Proprietors
Several nursing home owners were charged with obtaining money by pretense, contrary to section 313 of the Penal Code, and with operating unlicensed health facilities, contrary to section 22(50) of the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Act.
Other cases for the Nursing home proprietor involved charges over the acquisition of proceeds of crime contrary to Section 4(a) and Section 16(1) of the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act.
The ODDP has stated that it remains committed to upholding its mandate under the Constitution and the Law.
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