Detectives from the Investigations Bureau (IB) at DCI Headquarters have today arraigned Mishael Otieno Okumu, the suspect behind fraudulent claims amounting to over Sh 11 million from the Social Health Authority (SHA).
Investigations established that the suspect is the director of a facility located in the Pipeline area of Nairobi County that was involved in several irregular practices, including suspicious admission patterns, use of expired or unauthorized practitioner credentials, false patient admissions and fraudulent billing, among other illegalities that enabled the submission of the fraudulent claims.
The suspect and Salama Yard Medical Center Laboratory and Maternity Services were charged with seven offences, including obtaining registration by false pretence contrary to section 320 of the Penal Code, making a false statement and falsification of documents contrary to section 48 (1) (c) of the SHA Act. He was also charged with acquisition of proceeds of crime contrary to section 4 (a), as read with section 16 (1) (b) of the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act (POCAMLA), and use of proceeds of crime contrary to section 4 (b), as read with section 16 (1) (b) of POCAMLA.
Mishael pleaded not guilty and was remanded at Capitol Hill police station pending the issuance of bail and bond terms on 16 March 2026, after the presentation of a probation report.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations remains unwavering in its pursuit of justice in the Social Health Authority fraud investigations and is committed to ensuring accountability and safeguarding public resources. Investigations are ongoing and all culpable parties will be brought to book.
