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NHIF Fraud: Sh20B Lost Through Fraudulent Claims In 2013, Ministry Of Health

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Health Cabinet Secretary Nakhumicha S. Wafula disclosed Friday that the government has identified facilities that have been defrauding the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF).

The CS says an audit recently carried out by the Social Health Authority (SHA) reveals shocking details of hospitals that dishonestly pocket billions of shillings of taxpayers’ money through fictitious claims.

“Between January and December 2023, out of 67 audited hospitals, 27 were found to be involved in fraudulent activities, resulting in a loss of Kes 171 million,” she said

“Extrapolating this to the total population of 8,886 hospitals, it is estimated that approximately 3,440 might have been engaged in fraudulent activities, potentially exceeding Kes 20 billion in losses from about 40% fraudulent hospitals. Luckily 60% carry out clean business,” Nakhumicha explained

According to the CS, the facilities in question employed numerous tricks to defraud the Fund.

One such scheme is where patients have been enticed into unnecessary medical procedures, exploiting their vulnerabilities.

“Instances of induced sickness have been uncovered, wherein facilities deceitfully activate dormant accounts of members, financing medically unwarranted treatments,” said the CS

While justifying reform of the fund, Nakhumicha says fictitious records, manufactured claims, and deceptive practices, such as falsely indicating members undergoing major surgeries while actively at work, have all contributed to defrauding the Fund.

“Disturbingly, some hospitals have targeted groups of security guards from licensed security firms, financially inducing them to provide biometrics for fraudulent purposes,” she said

“Anomalies have also been identified, including facilities conducting an exceptionally high number of eye surgeries in a day, ranging from 10 to 22, in facilities with a capacity of only 2 per day while lacking adequate theatre capacity. Such discrepancies raise significant doubts about the legitimacy of claims and the resources available at these facilities,” she charged

Problem with Edu Afya

At the same time, the CS highlighted corruption in Edu Afya, a comprehensive medical scheme that was previously meant for all public secondary students.

“Under the EduAfya cover, healthcare facilities have been enticing healthy students, providing food incentives for their biometrics that result in high financial losses,” she said

“Additionally, cases involving nurses stationed in schools collecting biometrics of non-ill students to lodge fictitious claims have been unearthed, significantly exploiting the scheme,” stated the CS

Nakhumicha says all facilities linked to fraud in NHIF have been suspended.

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Three charged with stealing Ksh.300 million from Asianic Limited in Nairobi.

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Frank David Kateti

On Thursday, three individuals accused of gold fraud were arraigned at the Milimani Law Court, facing new charges in a consolidated chargesheet for allegedly acquiring over 343 million Kenyan shillings by deceitfully claiming they could supply gold valued at 142 kilograms.

The three Frank David Kateti,Alain Mwandia Nvita Lukusa and Daniel Otieno Ogot pleaded not guilty of all the four counts before Milimani magistrate Wendy Nyamu who released them on the previous bond terms that were given to them by the previous courts.

Through their lawyer Danstan Omari,the three told the court that they have been supplied with the witness statements by the state ahead of the hearing and the determination of the case.

“We can confirm that we have received all the documents from the state in regards to this matter.”Said Omari

Omari who also applied for the released of the passport of the second accused person was however rejected by the state , according to Omari there was no order in the previous court that directed that the passport be detained.

“The passport of the second accused person is in the hand of the police,there was no order from previous court to detain the passport, we are therefore asking this hounarable to have the said passport be released for the purpose of traveling.”Said Omari

According to the state ,the passport is to secure the attendance of the accused persons in court,he can however seek the leave of the court to have his passport released whenever he wants to travel.

According to the chargesheet,one Frank David Kateti,Alain Mwadia Nvita Lukusa,and Daniel Otieno Ogot,that on diverse date between February 5th 2024 and 13th June 2024 at Nairobi city county, within the Republic of Kenya jointly with others not before court conspire to commit a felony namely stealing a sum of million 341,931,276.107 and 2,018,016 from Asianic limited by falsely pretending that you were in a position to sell 142 kg of gold to the said Asianic limited the fact you knew to be fault.

Four witnesses have been lined up to testify,the matter will be coming up mention on 7th of October 2024.

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Xiaomi Kenya Launches “Xiaomi Deals Carnival”: Massive Discounts on Smartphones this June

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Xiaomi Kenya is excited to introduce the “Xiaomi Deals Carnival,” a month-long event showcasing incredible discounts on a variety of Xiaomi smartphones. Running from June 4th to June 30th, customers can take advantage of special offers on select models at all Xiaomi promoter stores in Kenya.

Xiaomi’s “Deals Carnival” aims to provide customers with high-quality smartphones at incredible prices, making cutting-edge technology more accessible than ever. Whether you are looking for a feature-packed device for everyday use or a powerful smartphone to support your busy lifestyle, Xiaomi has the perfect option for you.

Highlights of this Exciting Promotion Include:
Redmi 13C Series: Known for its robust performance and stunning design, the Redmi 13C series offers a range of options to suit different needs and budgets. users can expect exceptional performance and value.
⦁ Redmi 13C 8GB*+128GB – KES 12,599
⦁ Redmi 13C 12GB*+128GB – KES 15,099
⦁ Redmi 13C 16GB*+256GB – KES 16,499

Redmi 12 Series: With superior camera capabilities and sleek aesthetics, the Redmi 12 series is perfect for those who love to capture life’s moments in vivid detail. Enjoy enhanced photography features and a seamless user experience at a fraction of the usual cost.

⦁ Redmi 12 8GB*+128GB – KES 14,999
⦁ Redmi 12 12GB*+128GB – KES 16,999
⦁ Redmi 12 16GB*+256GB – KES 19,999

Xiaomi Kenya Launches "Xiaomi Deals Carnival": Massive Discounts on Smartphones this June
Redmi A3: An excellent choice for budget-conscious consumers, the Redmi A3 combines essential smartphone features with reliable performance. Its stylish design and practical functionality make it a standout option for everyday use.

⦁ Redmi A3 6GB*+64GB – KES 10,499
⦁ Redmi A3 8GB*+128GB – KES 12,099

Xiaomi Kenya Launches "Xiaomi Deals Carnival": Massive Discounts on Smartphones this June

More over Xiaomi fans can join an exciting online campaign where they stand a chance of winning either Xiaomi S1 Active, Redmi Watch 3 or Redmi Power bank weekly. To join the campaign simply purchase any device on offer, more details can be found HERE

Don’t miss out on these extraordinary deals available exclusively during the Xiaomi Deals Carnival. Visit any Xiaomi promoter store in Kenya to take advantage of these offers and upgrade your smartphone experience.

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Make the Most of Your April Holiday with Xiaomi Kenya’s Redmi A3: Unveiling the Perfect Surprise

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Xiaomi has recently unveiled the Redmi A3, which is being touted as the ultimate present to give during the April Holiday season. This new addition to the Redmi smartphone lineup is specifically designed for entry-level users, offering a sleek and fashionable design. With its large and high refresh rate display, AI dual camera, and various other features, the Redmi A3 takes the user experience to new heights of both functionality and sophistication.

Making style its central priority, Redmi A3 addresses the preferences of users seeking an affordable yet elegant glass design, as well as those who prefer a more subdued finish. Under bright light, the back panel of the Midnight Black is designed to resemble stars in the night sky, while the Star Blue variant reflects a rainbow-like sheen that exudes sophistication and class. Redmi A3 is also available in Forest Green1, featuring a smudge-resistant, matte, leather-textured back design that exudes rationality and refinement.

Redmi A3

All Redmi A3 models feature a large, circular, finely detailed camera deco that presents a different sheen depending on the angle of refraction and lighting environment. Moreover, with an 8.3mm2 ultra-slim body for an excellent in-hand feel, Redmi A3 feels reassuringly robust, sleek, and crafted for optimal comfort.
Redmi A3 brings high-definition video and social media content with a large 6.71-inch HD+ display that offers a refresh rate of up to 90Hz3 to deliver a silky smooth, immersive experience that defies its price-point. Screen durability is ensured with Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 display protection, while enhanced eye-care protection is provided by DC dimming that reduces exposure to blue light and overall flicker.

 

Users on a budget can still enjoy the upgraded AI dual camera system with 8MP main camera supported by an auxiliary lens that enables stunning portrait shots. Users can also take advantage of film Camera, which allows them to preview scenes using several filter effects in real-time before taking the shot, a feature previously exclusive to Redmi Note devices. A 5MP front camera is bolstered by a beautifier that smooths skin tone, and a soft-light ring that brightens selfie shots in low light conditions.

Every effort has been made to ensure reliable user experience, with Redmi A3 supporting advanced security features that include both Face Unlock4, and Fingerprint Unlock via a fast and responsive side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Featuring a convenient 3.5mm headphone jack, Redmi A3 is also equipped with a USB Type-C 10W charging port5. Sporting a large 5000mAh (typ) battery, Redmi A3 will keep pace with users throughout the day and beyond, delivering up to 29 hours of call time6, and up to 17 hours of video playback6. Redmi A3 has also been rigorously tested to deliver outstanding physical durability, completing roller testing (300 times)6 and USB durability testing (10,000 times)6.


Delivering ample performance and power efficiency, Redmi A3 is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G36 processor, and is available in 3GB+64GB, and 4GB+128GB configurations. Extended memory technology expands available RAM to up to 8GB7, ensuring slick app loading and switching, while additional data storage is available via a microSD slot, which supports microSD cards of up to 1TB8.
Redmi A3 is available in Midnight Black and Star Blue1, in 3GB+64GB, and 4GB+128GB memory and storage configurations, and will be available starting from KES 11,599

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