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How NHIF lost millions through fake surgeries and admissions

NHIF Building, Nairobi. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

A patient checks into a medical facility, is admitted, undergoes a surgical procedure and spends a few days recuperating at the hospital.

During this period, the said patient is also at work with no signs of illness. Company records will show that they did not seek sick leave as they were well enough to show up punctually and leave after an honest day's work.

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