DPP orders prosecution of 8 hospital owners, KMPDC official over SHA payments fraud

The ODPP said it reviewed investigation files submitted by the DCI between January 28 and February 24 and found sufficient evidence to prosecute multiple individuals and health facilities suspected of.....

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The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has ordered the prosecution of several hospital owners, directors, and a Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) official for alleged fraud related to Social Health Authority (SHA) payments.

8 hospital owners/directors and a KMPDC official are facing charges.
The alleged fraud involves fraudulent registration, operating unlicensed facilities, and obtaining money by false pretences from the SHA.
One KMPDC employee is accused of using his position to facilitate the irregular registrations and payments.

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