The proprietor of a private medical facility in Kakamega County has been arraigned at the Milimani Law Courts to face multiple charges linked to the alleged falsification of medical records and laundering of funds obtained from the Social Health Authority (SHA).
Josephat Ouma Omoto, who owns Zion Ahadi Mediclinic Limited, was charged with falsification of health documents contrary to Section 48(3) of the Social Health Insurance Act.
According to prosecutors, Omoto allegedly engaged in fraudulent activities between January 1 and June 30, 2025, during which he is accused of falsifying medical records by inserting patient details to falsely indicate that individuals had consented to or received treatment at his facility. The prosecution claims the actions were intended to defraud SHA and unlawfully obtain benefits.
Money Laundering Charges
In Count III, Omoto and Zion Ahadi Mediclinic Limited were jointly charged with acquiring proceeds of crime, contrary to Section 4(a) as read with Section 16(1) of the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act (POCAMLA).
The court heard that during the same period, the accused allegedly received KSh2,591,125 from SHA through a Cooperative Bank account, knowing or having reasonable grounds to believe that the funds were proceeds of criminal activity.
Omoto also faces an additional charge of using proceeds of crime under Section 4(b) of POCAMLA, with prosecutors alleging that he knowingly used the funds while aware, or reasonably expected to be aware, of their illicit origin.
Charges of Uttering False Documents
The accused further faces three counts of uttering false documents, contrary to Section 353 of the Penal Code. Prosecutors allege that Omoto submitted falsified inpatient discharge summaries to the Chief Executive Officer of the Social Health Authority to support fraudulent claims.
- Count V: Submission of a false discharge summary for Florence Rachael Atero (Claim No. 4745787) between March 11 and March 16, 2025.
- Count VI: Submission of a false discharge summary for Elida Munyokho Omukoyia (Claim No. 2262927) between January 11 and January 21, 2025.
- Count VII: Submission of a false discharge summary for Milka Omwaka Winnie (Claim No. 1506677) between January 2 and January 5, 2025.
All the alleged offences are said to have occurred at Zion Ahadi Mediclinic Limited in Kakamega County.
Court Orders Pre-Bail Report
Omoto, who was described in court as a father of three and a diabetic, was presented before the court as police sought custodial orders. However, the court directed that a pre-bail report be prepared and submitted on Monday before a determination is made on bond and bail terms.
The matter will be mentioned for further directions once the pre-bail report is filed.
