By Andrew Kariuki

Veteran Kenyan gynaecologist and director at Nairobi Hospital, Dr Job Obwaka, has died at the age of 83.

His wife, Everose Obwaka, confirmed that he passed away at 7:00 pm at the same hospital where he had served for decades.

Hospital sources indicated that he was brought in unconscious and was pronounced dead on arrival.

Dr Obwaka’s death comes just weeks after a dramatic arrest on March 14, 2026, over allegations of falsifying the hospital’s members’ register and conflict of interest.

The incident triggered concern within the medical community, including a response from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU).

Two days after his arrest, on March 16, he was rushed to hospital in an ambulance after developing health complications while at the Milimani Law Courts, where he had been awaiting arraignment.

Dr Obwaka was widely regarded as a seasoned obstetrician and gynaecologist.

He ran the Gilead Women’s Centre located at the NSSF Building and was a prominent figure within the Nairobi Hospital board.

His death has drawn tributes from family, colleagues and members of the wider medical fraternity, many of whom have described him as a dedicated professional.

His recent arrest and detention, particularly given his advanced age, had sparked significant concern among healthcare professionals.

Further details regarding funeral arrangements are expected to be communicated by the family.