Police detain 45-year-old woman who accompanied Dr Obwaka on errands in Kitengela
A police incident report filed at Kilimani Police Station shows that Dr. Obwaka was brought to the hospital by ambulance on Friday evening after collapsing in Kitengela, where he had gone on personal errands...
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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.
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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.
