Ministry of Health Lists Top 5 Counties Leading in SHA Fraud
Some of the counties have been flagged for suspicious medical claims linked to private health facilities under the Social Health Authority system...
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Kenya's Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has identified five counties—Homa Bay, Bungoma, Mandera, Wajir, and Kisii—as hotspots for fraud within the Social Health Authority (SHA), particularly involving private healthcare facilities.
- Over 1,000 facilities have been closed nationwide in a crackdown against fraudulent medical claims.
- The Social Health Authority (SHA) is investigating thousands of suspicious claims, with some facilities suspected of inflating costs or billing for unprovided services.
- 30 case files have been forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions, and 18 facilities are currently facing legal action.
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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.
