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HomeDaily NewsSaturday, May 2, 2026Police Arrest Woman in Dr Job Obwaka Death Investigation - May 2026
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Police Arrest Woman in Dr Job Obwaka Death Investigation - May 2026

Police have arrested a 45-year-old woman as a person of interest in the death of veteran Nairobi Hospital gynaecologist Dr Job Obwaka, who was 83 years old. The doctor collapsed in Kitengela on Friday evening while running personal errands and was pronounced dead on arrival at Nairobi Hospital. The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) is mourning the death of the veteran obstetrician and gynaecologist who also served as Chairman of the Board of Directors at The Nairobi Hospital. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua praised Dr Obwaka as a courageous defender of institutional integrity following his sudden death, while Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale also mourned his passing.

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Saturday 12:23 PMCapital News

Police detain 45-year-old woman who accompanied Dr Obwaka on errands in Kitengela

Police detain 45-year-old woman who accompanied Dr Obwaka on errands in Kitengela

A 45-year-old woman has been detained as a person of interest after accompanying veteran obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr. Job Obwaka shortly before he collapsed and was pronounced dead. The 83-year-old doctor had gone on personal errands in Kitengela on Friday evening.

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A 45-year-old woman has been detained as a person of interest after accompanying veteran obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr. Job Obwaka shortly before he collapsed and was pronounced dead. The 83-year-old doctor had gone on personal errands in Kitengela on Friday evening.

  • Dr. Job Obwaka, 83, was pronounced dead on arrival at Nairobi Hospital.
  • The detained woman is identified as Beatrice Wangare, believed to be a business partner of the deceased.
  • Dr. Obwaka's death follows recent controversial detention over governance issues at Nairobi Hospital, which sparked public remarks alleging government harassment.
Friday 7:41 PMThe StandardFirst

Nairobi Hospital Director Dr Job Obwaka is dead

Nairobi Hospital Director Dr Job Obwaka is dead

Veteran gynaecologist and Nairobi Hospital director Dr Job Obwaka has died at the age of 83. He passed away at Nairobi Hospital, where he had been receiving medical care.

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Veteran gynaecologist and Nairobi Hospital director Dr Job Obwaka has died at the age of 83. He passed away at Nairobi Hospital, where he had been receiving medical care.

  • Dr Job Obwaka died at 7:00 pm at Nairobi Hospital.
  • The deceased was a prominent director and gynaecologist at Nairobi Hospital.
  • His death occurred six weeks after his arrest over alleged falsification of hospital records, a case that had stirred controversy within the Kenyan medical fraternity.
Friday 11:00 PMKBC Top Stories

Health CS Duale mourns veteran gynaecologist Dr. Job Obwaka

Health CS Duale mourns veteran gynaecologist Dr. Job Obwaka

Kenyan Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has mourned the passing of veteran gynaecologist Dr. Job Obwaka, who died on Friday at the age of 83.

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Kenyan Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has mourned the passing of veteran gynaecologist Dr. Job Obwaka, who died on Friday at the age of 83.

  • Dr. Job Obwaka, a former director at Nairobi Hospital, was pronounced dead on arrival after being brought to the hospital unconscious.
  • Health CS Aden Duale lauded Dr. Obwaka's lifelong dedication to advancing medical practice and his significant contributions to maternal and reproductive health in Kenya.
  • Dr. Obwaka is remembered for his clinical excellence, leadership, and mentorship of generations of medical practitioners.
Saturday 9:27 AMKBC Top Stories

KMPDU mourns veteran gynaecologist Dr. Job Obwaka

KMPDU mourns veteran gynaecologist Dr. Job Obwaka

The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) is mourning the death of Dr. Job Obwaka, a veteran obstetrician and gynaecologist and Chairman of the Board of Directors at The Nairobi Hospital. He passed away on Friday evening at the age of 83 years.

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The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) is mourning the death of Dr. Job Obwaka, a veteran obstetrician and gynaecologist and Chairman of the Board of Directors at The Nairobi Hospital. He passed away on Friday evening at the age of 83 years.

  • Dr. Job Obwaka, a distinguished medical practitioner.
  • The KMPDU expressed condolences.
  • He was known for his dedication to women's health and mentorship of doctors.
Saturday 1:33 PMKenyans

Police Make Arrest After Death of Nairobi Hospital Director Job Obwaka

Police Make Arrest After Death of Nairobi Hospital Director Job Obwaka

Police have arrested a 45-year-old woman as a person of interest in the death of veteran Nairobi Hospital gynaecologist Dr Job Obwaka. The 83-year-old doctor collapsed in Kitengela on Friday evening and was pronounced dead on arrival at Nairobi Hospital.

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Police have arrested a 45-year-old woman as a person of interest in the death of veteran Nairobi Hospital gynaecologist Dr Job Obwaka. The 83-year-old doctor collapsed in Kitengela on Friday evening and was pronounced dead on arrival at Nairobi Hospital.

  • The arrested woman was reportedly the last person seen with Dr Obwaka before he collapsed.
  • Investigators from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) are leading the probe.
  • A postmortem examination is pending to determine the exact cause of death, though Dr Obwaka had a history of medical conditions.
Saturday 2:37 PMCapital News

Gachagua hails Obwaka as ‘a man of great resolve’ amid questions on sudden death

Gachagua hails Obwaka as ‘a man of great resolve’ amid questions on sudden death

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has praised the late veteran obstetrician Dr. Job Obwaka as a courageous defender of institutional integrity following his sudden death.

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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has praised the late veteran obstetrician Dr. Job Obwaka as a courageous defender of institutional integrity following his sudden death.

  • Dr. Job Obwaka, an obstetrician-gynaecologist and Board Director at The Nairobi Hospital, died at 83.
  • Gachagua, lawyer Nelson Havi, and Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale were among prominent figures paying tribute.
  • Gachagua alleged Dr. Obwaka was arrested and detained for resisting a "hostile takeover" of The Nairobi Hospital, leading to his distress.
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