The Milimani Law Courts have issued warrants of arrest against 20 individuals and eight medical facilities implicated in an alleged Social Health Authority (SHA) fraud scheme, following an application by the prosecution after the suspects failed to appear in court.
The warrants were issued after Prosecution Counsel Joyce Olajo informed the court that the suspects had not attended court to answer to criminal charges sanctioned by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
According to the prosecution, the accused persons are facing several charges, including conspiracy to defraud, operating unlicensed health facilities, acquisition and use of proceeds of crime, unauthorized access to computer systems, computer fraud, obtaining money by false pretence, and abuse of office.
Prosecutors told the court that the suspects allegedly coordinated a scheme to fraudulently register medical facilities and submit claims for medical procedures that were never carried out, leading to a loss of approximately KSh28 million.
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 Director of Public Prosecutions also approved charges against eight medical facilities alleged to have played a role in the scheme. They 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.
The prosecution told the court that the alleged offences were committed on various dates between January 30, 2025 and August 25, 2025 within the Republic of Kenya.
The cases are scheduled for mention on March 12, 2026 as authorities continue efforts to apprehend the suspects and proceed with prosecution.
The development forms part of the broader crackdown by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions on fraud within the health sector aimed at safeguarding public funds and strengthening accountability in the administration of healthcare resources.
