By Andrew Kariuki

A postmortem examination has established that Veteran gynaecologist Dr Job Obwaka, a board member at The Nairobi Hospital, died of cardiac arrest.

Dr Obwaka passed away on May 1, 2026, after he was rushed to The Nairobi Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

Reports indicate that he had been found unconscious shortly before being taken to the facility.

Family representative Joseph Ndungu confirmed the postmortem findings, stating that cardiac arrest was identified as the cause of death, while noting that further examinations will still be conducted to provide additional clarity on the circumstances surrounding his passing.

The findings come amid ongoing investigations into the events leading up to his death, with authorities expected to rely on additional forensic and toxicological tests before reaching a final conclusion.

This comes after police arrested a 45-year-old woman identified as Beatrice Wangare in connection with the sudden death of Dr. Job Obwaka.

According to investigators, Wangare was the last person seen with the doctor before he collapsed and later died on Friday night.

The suspect was taken into custody on Saturday morning as a person of interest as detectives continue probing the circumstances surrounding the medic’s death.

A report filed by security personnel at The Nairobi Hospital indicates that Dr. Obwaka was brought to the facility by ambulance at around 7:00 p.m. after reportedly collapsing.

Medical personnel at the hospital confirmed that he was dead on arrival.

Police officers who visited the facility established that the deceased had a history of underlying medical conditions, although the exact cause of death has not yet been determined.

Authorities revealed that Dr. Obwaka had reportedly been out on personal errands in the company of Wangare, who is believed to be a business associate, before the incident occurred.

His body has since been transferred to Lee Funeral Home, where a postmortem examination is expected to establish the exact cause of death.

Investigations into the incident are ongoing.