A postmortem examination conducted on Tuesday has established that Nairobi Hospital board member Dr Job Obwaka died of cardiac arrest.

Family representative Joseph Ndungu said the autopsy findings confirmed the cause of death, adding that further examinations will be carried out.

“However, a toxicology report is still being conducted to determine the exact cause,” Ndungu adding that the family is in agreement with the findings of the examination.

Dr Obwaka, a renowned gynaecologist, died at the age of 83 and was widely respected for his decades-long contribution to women’s healthcare in Kenya.

Meanwhile, the defence team welcomed the findings, saying they support their position in the case.

Dr Obwaka’s death comes weeks after he had been charged alongside others over the alleged falsification of records linked to the Kenya Hospital Association.

He had been arrested on March 14, 2026, at the NSSF Building parking area along Bishops Road and held for three nights at Muthaiga Police Station before being arraigned in court.

The family said it will provide further updates once the toxicology results are complete.