SHA fraud: Duale says over 1,000 facilities closed, hundreds under investigation
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale says over 1,000 facilities have been closed while hundreds more are under investigation for attempting to illegally claim public funds from the Social Health Authority (SHA)...
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The Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Health, Aden Duale, has announced a major crackdown on fraud within the Social Health Authority (SHA), revealing that over 1,000 facilities have been closed and hundreds more are under investigation for attempting to defraud public funds.
- Over 1,000 facilities closed; hundreds more under investigation.
- Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale identified Homa Bay, Bungoma, Mandera, Wajir, and Kisii as fraud hotspots.
- Since March 30, 12 facilities have been shut down, 24 are undergoing forensic audit, and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is probing 250 facilities.
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SHA fraud: Duale says over 1,000 facilities closed, hundreds under investigation - April 2026
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced a major crackdown on fraud within the Social Health Authority, revealing that over 1,000 facilities have been closed and hundreds more are under investigation for attempting to defraud public funds. Duale identified five counties—Homa Bay, Bungoma, Mandera, Wajir, and Kisii—as hotspots for fraud within SHA, particularly involving private healthcare facilities. The Ministry of Health has also issued a public health advisory for Easter festivities, urging Kenyans to observe hygiene and safety precautions to prevent disease outbreaks and injuries.
