Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), in collaboration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC), have arrested two individuals for operating unlicensed health facilities in Kawangware, Dagoretti.
The arrested, Olima Bramwel Douglas, owner of Dowamed Medicare Centre, and his accomplice, Francisca Otieno Omondi, were apprehended in Congo area.
Douglas faces allegations of running a medical facility without a valid license, while Omondi is accused of practising in an unlicensed facility.
Both suspects are currently in custody, undergoing processing ahead of arraignment.
They are expected to be charged under Section 15(1) and Section 22(5) of the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Act, CAP 253, which criminalizes the operation of unlicensed health institutions. Conviction carries severe penalties aimed at deterring illegal medical practice.
The DCI stated that this operation is part of a broader campaign targeting quack medical practitioners who endanger public health.
Officers emphasized that sustained nationwide crackdowns will continue, especially in Nairobi and surrounding counties, to ensure all health facilities comply with licensing regulations.
“This crackdown is a clear message that unlicensed health facilities will not be tolerated,” said a DCI official.
“Our collaboration with KMPDC is crucial in safeguarding the public from unsafe medical practices.”
Authorities urged the public to verify the licensing status of health facilities before seeking medical care.
They also encouraged reporting suspicious or illegal operations to the relevant authorities to prevent further risks to patients.
The operation comes amid growing concerns over unregulated medical practices in urban areas, highlighting the government’s commitment to enforcing health sector regulations and protecting citizens from potentially dangerous healthcare providers.