land fraud Stories

EACC moves to recover Sh250 million public land in Kahawa Sukari
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 06, 2025

The land, Ruiru/Kiu Block 3/1372, measuring approximately 3.977 hectares (nine acres), was originally set aside for the construction of a secondary sc...

Evans Kidero, nine others acquitted in Sh213 million corruption case
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 06, 2025

Chief Magistrate Victor Wakumile ruled that the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case against Kidero and his co-accused over alleged irre...

Eight arrested in Molo fraud syndicate as police recover hundreds of SIM cards, IDs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 06, 2025

During the raid, officers recovered hundreds of assorted SIM cards, multiple national identification documents, several mobile phones, and various mot...

Four suspects arrested for defrauding man of Sh251,000 in fake SHA registration scheme
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 31, 2025

The suspects are currently being held at Marimanti Police Station, pending arraignment. Authorities said investigations are ongoing to identify any ac...

Five charged with defrauding Social Health Authority of Sh17.5 million
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 30, 2025

The three, together with Archprime Medical Clinic, are further charged with acquiring and using proceeds of crime in violation of the Proceeds of Crim...

Ex-SHA bosses among nine arrested as DCI cracks down on Sh17 million health fund scandal
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 29, 2025

Detectives say the suspects, including former SHA bosses, conspired with clinic owners to siphon millions through falsified medical claims.

Waititu to continue 12-year jail term as court dismisses Sh53.5 million bail reduction bid
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 29, 2025

The court ruled that Waititu had not provided sufficient grounds to alter the earlier conditions, which required him to present a full bank guarantee.

Stay safe online: How to protect yourself from scams and fraud
Charity Pancras  |  Oct 28, 2025

Limiting how much personal information you share on social media also helps protect you from fraudsters.

KNEC rolls out smart digital padlocks to secure exam papers and curb leaks
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 27, 2025

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the locks, being piloted for the first time, are linked to the KNEC command centre, allowing officials...

Lawyer, associate in court over Sh35 million fake gold scam
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 24, 2025

The two were set to be arraigned in court on Thursday but only Tobias appeared before Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina at the Milimani Law Courts.

SHA fraud: Trio in court for falsifying medical claims
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 23, 2025

The magistrate released each of the accused on a cash bail of Sh70,000 pending the hearing and determination of the case.

Kenya least vulnerable to fraud in East Africa but still among world’s riskiest - report
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 22, 2025

According to the report, released on Tuesday by global identity verification firm Sumsub and Statista, Kenya performed slightly better than its region...

Interpol operation against terror financing nabs 83, including two online recruiters in Kenya
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 22, 2025

To tackle this multifaceted threat, participating countries shared intelligence on significant targets at the pre-operation phase. This was supplement...

SHA failing patients with cancer and chronic illnesses, parliamentary report reveals
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 20, 2025

Despite being operational for over a year, SHA continues to face recurring operational and policy problems that are overwhelming healthcare providers.

Senators vow to hold SHA accountable for delayed health funds to counties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 14, 2025

The senators said the situation has created a financial strain on counties, forcing some facilities to delay procurement of essential drugs and medica...

Health committee session turns chaotic as Duale clashes with MP Kibagendi over SHA probe
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 14, 2025

Duale, appearing agitated, warned that he would not allow members to “extort or blackmail” his ministry.

Busia County Assembly under fire over sharp wage bill increase despite no new hires
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 13, 2025

The Senate committee, chaired by Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang, demanded answers from the Assembly on the basis of the sharp rise in employee compens...

Senate uncovers severe neglect, mismanagement at Busia County Referral Hospital
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 12, 2025

A joint inspection by the Senate Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and the Senate Education Committee found the county’s flagship hospital struggling wi...

SHA directs Kenyans to verify hospital records amid fraud concerns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 09, 2025

SHA Chief Executive Officer Mercy Mwangangi said patients should ensure their visits are accurately logged in the system on the day services are recei...

Senators question Busia’s Sh4.9 million consultancy for already classified hospital
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 08, 2025

The expenditure, flagged in the Auditor-General’s report for the year ending June 30, 2024, has triggered demands for accountability from Governor Pau...

Six medical staff, Kilifi clinic charged with defrauding SHA of over Sh2 million
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 06, 2025

According to the charge sheet, the offences occurred between November 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025, when the accused allegedly submitted fake medical cl...

Eight people arrested in Kilifi to face charges in Sh2 million SHA fraud case
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 04, 2025

The charges against the clinic include conspiracy to commit a felony, fraudulent alteration of information, acquisition and use of proceeds of crime,...

Insurance adoption in Africa low despite increasing awareness - report
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 04, 2025

The findings suggest that cost and knowledge gaps remain significant hurdles to expanding insurance coverage across the surveyed nations and the regio...

Bank manager accused of embezzling Sh52 million charged
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 04, 2025

The manager was charged with theft by servant, acquisition and possession of proceeds of crime, use of proceeds of crime, forgery, and uttering false...

Father, son arrested over Sh236,000 Gikomba M-Pesa fraud syndicate
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2025

The suspects, identified as Peter Mwendwa Musyoka and his son Dennis Musyoka, were apprehended at their Nyama Villa estate hideout by Shauri Moyo dete...

How Lang’ata Women’s Prison’s 34-acre land ended up in private hands
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2025

Investigations have been slowed down by missing records at the Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning.

Kenyan, Guyanese nationals indicted in Sh84.1 billion US Health Commodities Diversion Scheme
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 02, 2025

The investigation focused on the approximately $650 million USAID-funded KEMSA Medical Commodities Programme (MCP).

Civic group petitions Senate over 'runaway graft'
Barack Oduor  |  Oct 02, 2025

Prof Fred Ogolla condemned government borrowing for consumption and prestige projects, which increase debt servicing costs and leave less funding for...

Trademark, patent approvals halted at KIPI amid fraud allegations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 02, 2025

Weak internal checks have allowed a few officials to handle entire processes, from receiving applications to reviewing and registering them creating...

How forged academic papers are helping fraudsters secure top government jobs — EACC
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 02, 2025

The EACC notes that various methods are being used to falsify academic records, ranging from fake secondary school certificates to altered university...

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