New details have emerged surrounding the sudden death of Dr Job Obwaka, a veteran Kenyan gynaecologist and board director at Nairobi Hospital, who was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital on Friday, May 1, 2026. According to a police report filed at Kilimani Police Station, Dr Obwaka collapsed at around 7:00 p.m. on May
Kenyan doctors based in the United Kingdom have voiced concern over the reported detention of veteran Kenyan doctor Dr Job Obwaka, urging authorities in Kenya to ensure that the rule of law and due process are fully respected. In a statement released on March 16, 2026, the group Kenyan Doctors UK (KDUK) said the detention