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March 15, 2026
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Doctors protest 'persecution' as Job Obwaka detained

Doctors protest 'persecution' as Job Obwaka detained

Kenya Medical Association protests alleged persecution of medics amid detention of Dr Job Obwaka in the Nairobi Hospital row, demands his immediate release...

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The Kenya Medical Association (KMA) is protesting the "persecution" of doctors following the arrest and detention of Dr. Job Obwaka, 79, amid a leadership dispute at Nairobi Hospital.

  • Dr. Obwaka, a board member of Nairobi Hospital, was reportedly detained on Saturday morning despite having been granted anticipatory bail.
  • The KMA, led by its president Dr. Simon Kigondu, is demanding Dr. Obwaka's immediate release, citing his age, health, and alleged disregard for court orders.
  • The association accuses the state of abusing power to interfere with the leadership of the Kenya Hospital Association (KHA), which owns and operates the hospital.

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