Veteran gynaecologist Obwaka to be laid to rest on May 15 in Mumias

Renowned gynaecologist and former Nairobi Hospital Board member Job Obwaka / FILE

Renowned gynaecologist and former Nairobi Hospital Board member Job Obwaka will be laid to rest on May 15, 2026, in Musanda village, Mumias, following his passing on May 1.

Funeral arrangements are underway, with daily meetings scheduled at Christ Is the Answer Ministries (CITAM) Valley Road on May 6, 7, 8 and 11 from 5:30 pm. A memorial service will be held at the same venue on May 13.

The cortege will depart from Lee Funeral Home on May 14 ahead of his final journey to Mumias, where he will be laid to rest the following day.

Obwaka’s life, defined by service, compassion and professional excellence, leaves behind a legacy. Family members described him as a pillar both at home and in his profession, noting that his passing leaves a gap that will be difficult to fill.

“He was not just a doctor to many but a source of hope and reassurance to families during some of their most critical moments,” a family statement read.

Obwaka died on May 1, 2026, after being rushed to The Nairobi Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

An autopsy established that renowned gynaecologist and former Nairobi Hospital Board member Job Obwaka died of cardiac arrest.

The post-mortem, conducted on Tuesday at Lee Funeral Home, found that cardiac arrest was the immediate cause of death. A family representative said the cardiac arrest was linked to a heart condition.

Family representative Joseph Ndungu confirmed the findings, noting that further examinations would still be undertaken to provide more clarity on what led to the fatal episode.

“However, a toxicology report is still being conducted to determine the exact cause,” Ndungu said.

Ndungu said the family was in agreement with the findings of the examination.

Investigators had earlier informed the court that they are probing a possible poisoning in the death of the 83-year-old medic. Police told the court that suspected poisoning is among the lines of inquiry into the death of the veteran obstetrician and gynaecologist and former chairman of the Board of Directors at Nairobi Hospital.

According to an affidavit filed in court by Sergeant Rhoda Nzioka from the DCI headquarters, samples collected from a residence where Dr Obwaka had been prior to his collapse will be sent to the Government Chemist for toxicological analysis.

The woman, Beatrice Wangari, is in custody for 10 days to allow police to complete investigations.

“There are certain samples that are to be forwarded to the government analyst, and possibly as a result of two tests or examinations, maybe subsequently a mental assessment examination,” the prosecutor said.