Nairobi, Kenya – Proprietors and directors of 30 health facilities could soon face prosecution over fraud allegations linked to the Social Health Authority (SHA), pending approval from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) says findings from ongoing investigations and forensic audits…
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested Harun Liluma, a former employee of the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC), in connection with alleged fraudulent activities targeting the Social Health Authority (SHA). Liluma, who had been interdicted from KMPDC prior to his arrest, is scheduled for…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has dispatched a team of health practitioners to investigate the death of an expectant mother during delivery at St. Elizabeth Mukumu Mission Hospital in Kakamega County. Investigation Team Speaking in Nairobi on Monday, Duale said the team will include members from the Kenya Medical Practitioners…
A Nairobi woman has moved to court, suing a doctor over claims that he performed surgery on her without holding a valid practising licence. Lydia Mokeira Minyega, through her lawyer Danstan Omari, told the court that she was admitted for emergency treatment in early January 2026 following an assault and…
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced plans to establish a dedicated anti-fraud police unit to tackle the rising cases of unlicensed and untrained individuals providing fake medical services across Kenya. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale revealed on Sunday that the nationwide crackdown will target illegal clinics and rogue practitioners,…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has directed the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) to immediately investigate licensed medical practitioners who publicly claimed to perform miraculous healings during a recent religious crusade, citing risks to public health and safety. In a statement issued on Sunday, Duale emphasized that while…