Veteran Obstetrician and Gynecologist Dr. Job Obwaka died on May 1, 2026, at The Nairobi Hospital, according to his family. His wife, now a widow, said Obwaka died at 7 PM after he was rushed to the Nairobi-based facility unconscious before he was pronounced dead. He was 83 years old.
Obwaka has provided expert care to women’s health, maternity, and reproductive health needs at established clinics in Nairobi.
Before his death, he worked as an obstetrician-gynecologist at Gilead Women’s Center in the NSSF Building in Nairobi.
With his experience, he was a respected figure among medical professionals in the country’s OB‑GYN community.
Job Obwaka’s Early life and Education
Obwaka’s journey into medicine began with his medical training at the University of Nairobi.
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He joined the University of Nairobi to pursue a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) and graduated in 1975.
He later enrolled in a postgraduate program at UoN, specializing in women’s health.
In 1983, he completed a Master of Medicine (M.Med) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, equipping him with advanced clinical skills for the management of pregnancy, childbirth, and gynaecological disorders.
His extensive training in both general medicine and specialist obstetrics and gynaecology positioned him to serve a broad range of patient needs, from routine antenatal care and attendance at childbirth to the management of complex gynecological conditions.
Medical career and contributions
After completing his specialist training, Obwaka entered clinical practice, where he built a career spanning many years in women’s health care.
He was listed with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board as an active specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with qualifications MBChB (1975) and M.Med (1983).
Obwaka owned a clinic, Gilead Women’s Centre Limited, located in the NSSF Building on Bishops Road, Nairobi.
The clinic offers a range of obstetric and gynaecological services, including antenatal care, labor and delivery support, family planning counselling, reproductive health guidance, and the management of common gynaecological conditions.
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Dr. Obwaka Alleged Arrest and Detention
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU) raised concerns over the arrest and detention of the senior obstetrician and gynecologist.
In a press statement dated March 14, 2026, KMPDU stated that Obwaka was arrested earlier in the day under what the union described as unclear and disturbing circumstances.
According to the union, Obwaka was arrested at the NSSF Building in Nairobi, where his clinic is located, before being transferred to Muthaiga Police Station, where he is currently being held.
The union said the arrest has shocked the medical fraternity due to Obwaka’s long service, age, and standing in the profession, calling for clarity on the circumstances surrounding the case and respect for his constitutional rights.
Dr. Obwaka is a highly respected practitioner who has devoted his professional life to the service of mothers, families, and the broader Kenyan community. His arrest has therefore caused great shock, concern, and disbelief among doctors across the country, members of the Kenya Hospital Association, staff of The Nairobi Hospital, and the wider medical fraternity,” read part of the statement by the union.
