DPP Moves to Arrest 20 Kenyans and 8 Hospitals Over Ksh 28 Million SHA Fraud

The Milimani Law Courts have issued arrest warrants for 20 individuals and eight medical facilities accused of defrauding the Social Health Authority (SHA) of Ksh 28 million, in a scheme that has raised fresh concerns about accountability in Kenya’s healthcare system.

Prosecutors from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) told the court on Tuesday, March 3, that the suspects failed to appear for plea-taking despite being summoned. They argued that the suspects’ continued absence stalled proceedings, prompting the court to authorize their arrest to ensure they face charges.

Court documents indicate that the accused registered medical facilities under false pretenses and submitted fraudulent claims to SHA for services that were never provided. The prosecution says the scheme siphoned millions of shillings from a fund designed to help Kenyans access affordable healthcare.

The DPP has approved charges including conspiracy to defraud, obtaining money by false pretenses, operating unlicensed health facilities, computer fraud, and abuse of office. If convicted, the suspects could face significant penalties under Kenyan law.

Individuals and Hospitals Facing Arreste Over SHA Scandal

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.

Further, the DPP recommended charges against eight medical facilities: 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, for their alleged role in the fraudulent scheme.

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Conspiracy to Defraud

In a related development, the DPP has charged Harun Liluma with conspiracy to defraud, unauthorized access to computer systems, and abuse of office.

He pleaded not guilty before Senior Principal Magistrate Hon. Nyangena and was released on a bond of Ksh 1 million with two sureties, or a cash bail of Ksh 500,000, alongside two contact persons.

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The court heard that the offences were allegedly committed on diverse dates between January 30, 2025, and August 25, 2025, within the Republic of Kenya.

The matters are scheduled for mention on March 12, 2026, as the DPP continues to demonstrate resolve in safeguarding public resources and upholding accountability in the health sector.

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