DCI Cracks Down on SHA Healthcare Fraud as 24 Suspects Charged

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has intensified its crackdown on fraud within Kenya’s healthcare system, unveiling major progress in ongoing investigations targeting facilities audited by the Social Health Authority (SHA).

In an update released on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, regarding the probe, detectives from the Investigations Bureau at DCI headquarters confirmed that they are conducting a wide-ranging investigation into alleged fraudulent activities involving medical facilities across the country.

The facilities under scrutiny are located in Nairobi, Homa Bay, Wajir, Kilifi, Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia, Kisumu, Vihiga, and Kajiado counties.

According to the DCI, 18 case files have already been forwarded to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) for review and legal direction. Of these, the ODPP has approved the prosecution of nine cases, marking a significant step forward in holding suspects accountable.

Meanwhile, five additional case files are still awaiting review and guidance from the ODPP, while three files have been returned to the DCI for further investigations. Investigators are also working on seven more case files that are yet to be completed before submission to the ODPP.

“So far, 18 case files have been forwarded to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) for review and legal guidance. The ODPP approved the prosecution of 9 cases, while 5 more case files are waiting for review and advice from the ODPP. Additionally, 3 case files have been returned to the DCI for further investigations, and 7 case files are still being investigated before being submitted to the ODPP for review and guidance,” the DCI stated.

In total, 24 suspects drawn from various medical facilities across multiple counties have so far been charged, as authorities signal that the net is widening and more arrests could follow.

The DCI reiterated its firm commitment to protecting public resources and restoring integrity in the healthcare sector, warning that no individual or institution involved in the alleged fraud will be spared.