By Hope Barbra
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has ordered and directed prosecution of suspects involved in the Social Health Authority (SHA) fraud.
In a statement, the DPP said the department received and reviewed investigation files forwarded by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) between 28th January and 24th February 2026 regarding alleged fraudulent activities at SHA and directed that the suspects be charged in court.
“Upon review, the DPP has directed charges against the following persons and institutions and directed that they be prosecuted,” read the statement by Renson Igonga.
Among those recommended for prosecution are Danaba Care Hospital directors Mohammed Kulow Ali and Hassan Adan Ibrahim over fraudulent registration and payments made to the facility.
◦ Conspiracy to defraud contrary to Section 317 of the Penal Code.
◦ Operating an unlicensed health facility contrary to Section 22(5) of the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Act, Cap 253.
Also to be charged is Harun Liluma, an employee of the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council, for alleged unauthorized access to a computer system contrary to Section 14(1) of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act.
◦ Abuse of office contrary to Section 101 of the Penal Code.
Investigations were also conducted into fraudulent registration and payments made to Kamishawa Medical Centre.
Another suspect, Kamsia Hassan Kala and Hawa Alinoor Malo (former directors), are to be charged with:
◦ Conspiracy to defraud contrary to Section 317 of the Penal Code.
◦ Operating an unlicensed health facility contrary to Section 22(5) of the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Act, Cap 253.
◦ Obtaining money by false pretenses contrary to Section 313 of the Penal Code.
He said EACC also investigated fraudulent registration and payments made to Alati Nursing Home and that its director, Ali Edin Ibrahim, be charged for allegedly obtaining money by false pretenses contrary to Section 313 of the Penal Code and operating an unlicensed health facility contrary to Section 22(5) of the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Act.
“Investigations also revealed fraudulent registration and payments made to Julun Nursing Home, and that Ismail Omar Mohammed, the proprietor, be charged with obtaining money by false pretenses contrary to Section 313 of the Penal Code and operating an unlicensed health facility contrary to Section 22(5) of the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Act,” he directed.
Igonga also directed EACC to prosecute Adfaal Kids Care Medical Centre’s directors, Mohamed Mohamud Sheikh, Ali Ahmed Adan, and Mohamednoor Ismael Omar for fraudulent registration and conspiracy to defraud contrary to Section 317 of the Penal Code.
Igonga said EACC also conducted investigations into fraudulent registration and payments made to Kaafi Nursing Home. Ibrahim Rashid and Ahmed Mohamud Adan (proprietors) are to be charged with obtaining money by false pretenses contrary to Section 313 of the Penal Code and operating an unlicensed health facility contrary to Section 22(5) of the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Act.
“Investigations into fraudulent registration and payments made to Mama Nerbeel Nursing Home revealed that Naima Sheikh Ali, Abdihakim Sheikh Ali, and Adan Abdikhaliq Abdullah (proprietors) will be charged with obtaining money by false pretenses contrary to Section 313 of the Penal Code and operating an unlicensed health facility contrary to Section 22(5) of the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Act,” he said.
Also to be charged over fraudulent registration, claims, and payments made is Dimtu Nursing Home Limited and its director, Yussuf Siat Jelle.
◦ Conspiracy to defraud contrary to Section 317 of the Penal Code.
◦ Operating an unlicensed health facility contrary to Section 22(5) of the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Act.
◦ Acquisition of proceeds of crime contrary to Section 4(a) as read with Section 16(1) of the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act.
