Court issues arrest warrants against 20 suspects in Sh28million SHA fraud scandal
Twenty individuals linked to eight medical facilities implicated in the Social Health Authority (SHA) fraud scheme are set to be arrested after failing to appear before the Milimani Law Courts to answer to criminal charges.
The arrest warrants were issued after the Office of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) applied for their issuance when the suspects failed to attend court proceedings. Prosecution Counsel Joyce Olajo successfully sought the warrants, prompting the court to allow law enforcement to apprehend the accused persons.
Those facing arrest 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 warrants were granted following an application by Prosecution Counsel Joyce Olajo after the suspects failed to appear in court to answer to criminal charges approved by the DPP,” the DPP stated after receiving the warrants of arrest.
According to the DPP, the suspects face seven charges that have already been approved for prosecution.
These include 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.
In a statement issued after securing the warrants, the DPP said the suspects allegedly orchestrated a scheme to fraudulently register medical facilities under the Social Health Authority and submit claims for medical procedures that were never performed.
The alleged fraudulent activities are said to have resulted in a loss of approximately Sh28 million in public funds.
In addition to the individual suspects, the DPP has recommended charges against eight medical facilities for their alleged involvement in the fraudulent scheme.
The facilities are 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.
In a related development, the DPP has separately 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 Sh1 million with two sureties, or an alternative cash bail of Sh500,000, along with two contact persons.
The court heard that the alleged offences were committed on diverse dates between January 30, 2025, and August 25, 2025, within Kenya.
The matters are scheduled for mention next week as prosecutors move to apprehend the remaining suspects and advance the case, underscoring the DPP’s stated commitment to safeguarding public resources and ensuring accountability in the health sector.
