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House team probes how NHIF lost Sh21b in fraudulent claims

The National Hospital Insurance Fund building, Nairobi. [File, Standard]

The National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) lost Sh21 billion through fictitious claims during the 2021-2022 financial year.

A witness told a parliamentary team that the fraudulent scheme was perpetrated by senior government officials.

The Public Petitions Committee commenced investigations yesterday following a petition lodged early this year.

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