SHA Suspends 45 Health Facilities over Fraud Claims

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has suspended 45 health facilities across the country, accused of making fraudulent claims.

SHA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr Mercy Mwangangi listed the facilities in a gazette notice dated August 26, 2025.

“In exercise of the power conferred by Section 48  (6) of the Social Health  Insurance Act, 2023, the Social Health Authority hereby gives notice to the public of the suspension of the health facilities set out in the schedule below,” read part of the notice.

“In accordance with the provisions of the Social Health Insurance Act, the health facilities set out shall not be entitled to any benefit from the Social Health Authority during the period of their suspension,” it added.

Among the health facilities listed by SHA is Palmcare Sinai Hospital in Uasin Gishu and Equity Afia-Homa Bay

Which hospitals have been suspended by SHA?

1. Aasif Medical and Health Service Limited – Mandera
2. Abakore Nursing Home – Wajir
3. Abala Health Limited – Kisumu
4. Akemo Valley Maternity and Nursing Home – Narok
5. Alasland Hospital Ltd – Turkana
6. Al-Baitul Tuba Hospital – Garissa
7. Artan Medical Centre – Wajir
8. Aspeo Mediecol Solutions – Kakamega
9. Ayale Medicare and Nursing Home –Mandera
10. Chala Health Services Ltd – Homa Bay
11. Chemwaa Health Centre – Bungoma
12. Dawafront Pharmacy and Clinic – Kisumu
13. Desertview Healthcare Services – Mandera
14. Equity Afya-Homa Bay – Homa Bay
15. Equity Afia-Mandera – Mandera
16. Filyne Chima Hospital Ltd – Kisii
17. Garissa Doctors Clinic – Garissa
18. Gopima Medical Centre Ltd – Kisii
19. Grassroot Community Healthcare Ltd – Bungoma
20. Guardian Hospital-Meru – Meru
21. Kal Health Nursing Home – Mandera
22. Kimathi Medical Services Karaba – Kirinyaga
23. Lenmek Healthcare Annexe Magenche – Kisii
24. Lenmek Hospital Limited – Kisii
25. Ligenest Community Medical Centre – Homa Bay
26. Lumola Medical Clinic – Busia
27. Mama Ebla Nursing Home Ltd – Mandera
28. Meswo Medical Services – Nandi
29. Namanga Nursing Home – Kajiado
30. Nelepek Medical Care Centre – Homa Bay
31. Neocare Memorial Hospital – Migori
32. New Hope Nursing Home-Kisii – Kisii
33. Northgate Hospital Ltd – Garissa
34. Novic Medical Centre – Nairobi
35. Nyabondo Centre for the Disabled – Kisumu
36. Nyanchwa Adventist Mission Hospital – Kisii
37. Okitta Nursing – Homa Bay
38. Palmcare Sinai Hospital – Uasin Gishu
39. Rachuonyo East Sub-County Hospital – Homa Bay
40. Sanaag Medical Care – Mandera
41. Tabsam Medical Care – Mandera
42. The Tranquil Hospital – Kakamega
43. Wante Nursing Home – Mandera
44. Westlife Hospital Ltd – Kisii
45. Zonal Annexe and Maternity – Mandera