By Andrew Kariuki
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has directed that multiple individuals and health facilities be charged following investigations into alleged fraudulent activities involving the Social Health Authority (SHA).
In a press statement dated February 25, 2026, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions confirmed that it had reviewed investigation files submitted by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) between January 28 and February 24, 2026, relating to suspected fraud in the registration of health facilities and payments made under the SHA scheme.
Following the review, the DPP approved criminal charges against several individuals, including directors and proprietors of health facilities, as well as a staff member of the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
Among those set to face charges are Mohammed Kulow Ali and Hassan Adan Ibrahim, directors linked to Danaba Care Hospital.
They are accused of conspiracy to defraud contrary to Section 317 of the Penal Code and operating an unlicensed health facility contrary to Section 22(5) of the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Act.
Also charged is Harun Liluma, an employee of the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council, who is facing multiple counts including unauthorized access to a computer system contrary to Section 14(1) of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act and abuse of office contrary to Section 101 of the Penal Code.
The DPP further approved charges against individuals associated with Kamishawa Medical Centre, including former directors Kamsia Hassan Kala and Hawa Alinoor Malo, who face allegations of conspiracy to defraud and operating an unlicensed health facility.
They are also accused of obtaining money by false pretences.
In a separate investigation, Ibrahim Rashid and Ahmed Mohamud Adan, proprietors of Kaafi Nursing Home, are set to face charges of obtaining money by false pretences and operating an unlicensed facility.
Kaafi Nursing Home itself is also listed as a respondent in the alleged offences.
The investigations also extend to Mama Nerbeel Nursing Home, where proprietors Naima Sheikh Ali, Abdihakim Sheikh Ali and Adan Abdikhaliq Abdullahi face similar charges of obtaining money by false pretences and running an unlicensed facility.
In the case of Alati Nursing Home, its owner Ali Edin Ibrahim has been charged with obtaining money by false pretences and operating an unlicensed facility, while the facility itself is also accused of fraudulent acquisition of funds.
Further, Ismail Omar Mohammed, the proprietor of Julun Nursing Home, is set to face charges relating to obtaining money by false pretences and operating an unlicensed health facility.
The nursing home is also listed as an accused entity.
The probe also targets Adfaal Kids Care Medical Centre, whose directors — Mohamed Mohamud Sheikh, Ali Ahmed Adan, Mohamednoor Ismael Omar Kulow Ali and Hassan Adan Ibrahim — are accused of conspiracy to defraud, operating an unlicensed facility, and acquisition of proceeds of crime under the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act.
Similarly, Yussuf Siat Jelle, a director linked to Dimtu Nursing Home Limited, faces charges of conspiracy to defraud, operating an unlicensed facility and acquisition of proceeds of crime.
Harun Liluma is further implicated across several counts, including conspiracy to defraud and computer fraud contrary to Section 26(b) of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, in addition to unauthorized access to computer systems.
According to the DPP, the charges stem from alleged fraudulent registration of health facilities and irregular claims and payments made under the Social Health Authority scheme.
The suspects are expected to be arraigned in court to face the charges as investigations into the alleged fraud continue.
