“Sh10bn fraud plot exposes SHA woes” Newspaper Review: Tuesday, August 26, 2025

The Standard

The Standard also gives prominence to the same scandal under the headline “SHA Rip Off.” The paper reports that less than a year after the authority began operations, the process has sparked public outrage due to irregular hospital payments. It highlights that some facilities, including the Ladnan group of hospitals, received more than Sh220 million. The paper notes growing concerns of conflict of interest, as senior officials linked to the authority are said to have ties with beneficiary hospitals.

Taifa Leo

The Swahili daily leads with the bold headline “SHA ni Sakata juu ya Sakata”, reporting on a major corruption scandal at the Social Health Authority (SHA). Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale revealed that more than 1,000 hospitals presented fraudulent claims, some billing the government twice for the same service or demanding payment for patients who were never admitted. Duale said the state had rejected payments amounting to Sh10.6 billion, exposing massive theft in the newly formed health scheme. The paper captures the story as another high-profile graft case shaking the health sector.

Beyond the SHA scandal, all three dailies also covered the arrival of His Highness the Aga Khan in Nairobi for a three-day official visit. The Aga Khan is expected to meet President William Ruto and engage in activities related to the Ismaili community and social development projects.

Meanwhile, Taifa Leo additionally features politics with former Jubilee Secretary-General Raphael Tuju clarifying that his resignation from party politics does not end his political journey. On the sports front, the paper highlights Newcastle’s capture of Swedish striker Alexander Isak.